Senior Electrical Engineer

Dürr; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr seeks an experienced Electrical/Controls Engineer to design and detail industrial control systems and software, from schematics to on-site startup. You will manage electrical work, supervise subcontracts, and coordinate with customers to meet design goals.

The role requires 5–10 years of related experience, familiarity with industrial networking and DIN standards, and travel ~30%. Proficiency in PLC programming and MS Office is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 5-10 years of position-related experience.
• Experience with electrical engineering design for industrial controls and panels.
• Experience with industrial networking: Ethernet IP, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Devicenet, etc.
• Able to read and interpret Electrical Schematics and DIN standards a plus.
• Familiar with PLC programming and GUI programming; proficient with MS Visio and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail industrial control systems and select equipment.
• Design & detail industrial control software including PLC/controller code and GUI.
• Follow designs through fabrication, software testing, and on-site startup.
• Manage electrical portion of projects and supervise subcontracts.
• Interface with customers to establish design goals and maintain schedules.
• Develop subcontract bid packages and perform design reviews.
• Support on-site installation and perform site verification and field checking.
• Communicate with project teams, customers, and suppliers; troubleshoot problems.
• Travel approximately 30%.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

Project management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Design and detail industrial control systems
  • Interpret mechanical schematics to develop complete system designs
  • Generate design drawings, bill of equipment
  • Selection of purchased equipment
• Design & detail industrial control software
  • PLC / controller code / graphic user interface code
• Follow designs through to equipment fabrication, software code testing, and on-site startup / debug
• Manage electrical portion of projects
  • Supervise subcontracts
  • Manage schedule
• Maintain transmittal records and document control
• Interface with the customer to establish design goals
• Specify electrical components
• Maintain project schedules
• Development of subcontract bid package documentation
• Responsible for complete system design, analysis, and engineering calculation
• Attend and/or conduct design reviews
• Support on-site installation team as required
• Perform site verification and field checking as required
• Attend customer meetings to understand project requirements
• Communicate with project team, customers, and suppliers
• Understand, diagnose, and solve real or potential design problems
  • Troubleshoot electrical installation, both hardware and software
• Travel approximately 30%

Nonessential Functions

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• 5-10 years of position-related experience
• Experience with electrical engineering design for industrial controls and panels
• Experience with industrial networking: Ethernet IP, ProfiBus, ProfiNet, Devicenet, etc
• Able to interpret NEC and local codes
• Familiar with PLC programming, graphic user interface programming, computer operating systems, and networking
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Familiar with instrumentation and process control
• Design engineering calculation ability
• Able to read and interpret Electrical Schematics
  • Knowledge of DIN standards a plus
• Ability to learn and utilize Microsoft Visio
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• 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