Project Engineer - Electrical

Dürr; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr Systems, LLC in Southfield, Michigan, is seeking an Electrical or Computer Engineer to design and detail industrial controls systems for hardware and software. You will generate design drawings, BOMs, PLC/controller code, and HMI code from reference projects, and oversee the transition from design to fabrication, testing, and on-site startup.

Candidates should have a BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, 3 years’ related experience, proficiency with NEC, instrumentation, robotics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 3 years of position related experience.
• Experience with electrical engineering design for industrial controls and panels.
• Able to interpret NEC and local codes.
• Familiar with Robotic cell designs.
• Familiar with Hazardous area classifications.
• Familiar with instrumentation and process control.
• Familiar with Robotic cell designs.
• Familiar with Hazardous area classifications.
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Ability to understand project schedules.
• Good time management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and detailing of industrial controls systems for both hardware and software.
• Generate design drawings, bill of equipment, PLC /controller code/graphic user interface code from examples and reference projects.
• Follow through designs to equipment fabrication, software code testing, and on-site startup/debug of all functions.
• Maintain transmittal records and document control.
• Interface with the customer to establish design goals.
• Specify equipment.
• Travel approximately 30%.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Networking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design and detailing of industrial controls systems for both hardware and software
• Generate design drawings, bill of equipment, PLC /controller code/graphic user interface code from examples and reference projects
• Follow through designs to equipment fabrication, software code testing, and on-site startup/debug of all functions
• Maintain transmittal records and document control
• Interface with the customer to establish design goals
• Specify equipment
• Travel approximately 30%

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Design and detailing of industrial controls systems for both hardware and software
• Generate design drawings, bill of equipment, PLC /controller code/graphic user interface code from examples and reference projects
• Follow through designs to equipment fabrication, software code testing, and on-site startup/debug of all functions
• Maintain transmittal records and document control
• Interface with the customer to establish design goals
• Specify equipment
• Travel approximately 30%

Nonessential Functions

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 3 years of position related experience
• Experience with electrical engineering design for industrial controls and panels
• Able to interpret NEC and local codes
• Familiar with PLC programming, graphic user interface programming, computer operating systems and networking
• Familiar with instrumentation and process control
• Familiar with Robotic cell designs
• Familiar with Hazardous area classifications
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Ability to understand project schedules
• Good time management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment

Physical Demands

While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Dürr Systems, LLC has been present in the United States since 1970 and operates multiple locations across the United States, including facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin. The largest site is in Southfield, Michigan, which serves as the main center for operations. As of 2025, Dürr employs approximately 660 people across the country who support a wide range of market segments. Dürr Systems USA plans, builds, and installs complete, state-of-the-art paint shops and final assembly facilities, supported by DXQ, Dürr's digital products suite. The company also offers advanced automated painting, sealing, and gluing application technologies, as well as high-viscosity material handling solutions. In addition to serving the automotive industry, Dürr Systems provides premium application technology products for the general industry. In the field of electrode manufacturing, Dürr Systems enhances quality, cost efficiency, and speed to market lithium-ion battery electrode coating through its advanced development and manufacturing coating systems. Committed to innovation, excellence, and customized solutions, Dürr Systems addresses the diverse needs of its North American customers with precision and reliability.

Dürr Systems, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr