Senior Application Engineer - Process Systems

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Southfield is seeking a skilled professional responsible for the design and estimation of process equipment. The role involves analyzing customer specifications and coordinating with subcontractors and international offices. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Engineering and over five years of relevant experience, particularly in paint shop processes. Good communication and project management skills are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of paint shop experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of process equipment design.
• Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and estimation of process equipment.
• Analyze customer technical specifications.
• Coordinate in-house estimating activities.

Skills

Process equipment design knowledge

Good communication skills

Time management skills

Technical writing skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Visio

SAP

Job description

Your Tasks:

• Responsible for the design and estimation of process equipment including PT ED, Booths, Ovens, Work Decks & enclosures working from customer specifications, including developing equipment layouts and process equipment schematics, and developing technical documentation for inclusion in sales proposals. Responsibilities require good communication skills for liaison with customers, suppliers and subcontractors along with Durr interdepartmental communication.
• Analyze customer technical specifications
• Coordinate in-house estimating activities including relevant drawings and specifications
• Coordinate major subcontractors including conveyors, paint application, and paint mix
• Coordinate intercompany activities with offices in Germany and Mexico
• Develop layouts with layout engineer
• Develop Visio schematics for paint process equipment
• Developed Purchased Equipment lists
• Investigate alternate sources for equipment and subcontractors
• Develop detailed estimate spreadsheets for projects, management cost analysis and customer bid forms
• Develop technical specifications and clarifications for bids
• Develop project and job schedules
• Coordinate job handover
• Support job implementation by attending planning meetings, design reviews, etc.
• Conduct technical presentations and provide clarification to customers and other departments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Five or more years of paint shop experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of process equipment design
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficient with Visio
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• Ability to understand and maintain project schedules
• Good time management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good technical writing skills
• Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
• Able to work well independently and in a team environment
• Able to technically define problems and propose solutions
• Adaptable to change in a learning environment
• Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary