Process Applications Engineer

Dürr AG; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaboration with industry leaders

Exposure to advanced process technologies

Opportunities for career growth in engineering excellence

Job summary

Dürr AG in Southfield, Michigan is seeking a Process Applications Engineer to support their Lithium-Ion Battery division. The ideal candidate will provide both pre-sales and post-sales engineering support, develop technical solutions, and collaborate with various teams throughout project lifecycles.

Key responsibilities include performing process calculations, preparing equipment specifications, and driving continuous improvements in battery manufacturing processes. Join Dürr to contribute to innovative technologies in sustainable transportation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in process calculations and equipment sizing.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-sales and post-sales engineering support.
• Develop technical solutions aligned with customer requirements.
• Perform process calculations and equipment specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement and troubleshooting efforts.

Skills

Process system design

Equipment sizing

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

DraftSight

Visio

SAP

Job description

Your Tasks:

• Join Dürr’s Lithium-Ion Battery (LIB) division as a Process Applications Engineer and help drive the future of battery manufacturing. In this role, you’ll provide both pre-sales and post-sales engineering support by developing technical solutions, performing process calculations, creating equipment specifications, and supporting customer proposals for advanced manufacturing systems. You’ll collaborate with customers, sales teams, suppliers, and project teams to deliver innovative solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Review customer inquiries and develop technical solutions that align with customer requirements and project objectives.
• Perform process calculations and equipment sizing to ensure system performance and compliance with specifications.
• Review customer specifications, identify technical requirements, and clearly define any exceptions.
• Develop technical specifications for purchased equipment and components.
• Define project scope and prepare cost estimates to support proposals and project execution.
• Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for proposals and projects.
• Partner with designers to optimize equipment layouts and overall system design.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for technical compliance and scope completeness.
• Support customer discussions and provide technical guidance in collaboration with the Sales team.
• Provide process engineering support throughout project execution after order award.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and support operational improvements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, product enhancements, design standardization, and cost reduction efforts.
• Utilize engineering tools including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight, Visio, SAP, and related software to support project development.

Your Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience performing process calculations, equipment sizing, and process system design.
• Ability to develop and interpret P&IDs, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
• Experience supporting customer proposals, applications engineering, process design, or industrial equipment projects.
• Knowledge of industrial process equipment, fluid handling systems, air pollution control equipment, coating systems, or related technologies.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight, Visio, SAP, or similar engineering software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with customers, suppliers, sales teams, and engineering colleagues.
• Experience supporting battery manufacturing, environmental systems, coating technologies, or capital equipment projects is preferred.
• Why Join Dürr?
• Help shape the future of electric vehicle and battery manufacturing.
• Work on innovative technologies supporting the global transition to sustainable transportation.
• Collaborate with industry-leading customers and a world-class engineering team.
• Gain exposure to advanced process technologies, automation, and manufacturing systems.
• Grow your career with a global leader known for engineering excellence and innovation.
• Be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical expertise.