Senior Electrical Engineer

Durr Systems LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Durr Systems LLC in the United States is seeking an experienced electrical/computer engineer to design and detail industrial control systems. You will interpret schematics, generate drawings, select equipment, and develop PLC/GUI software, then oversee fabrication, testing, and on-site startup.

The role involves designing electrical systems, coordinating with customers and subcontractors, and traveling about 30% to support installations and reviews.

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, GUI programming, OS and networking.
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiar with instrumentation and process control.
• Able to read electrical schematics; DIN standards a plus.
• Microsoft Visio, MS Office skills required.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Able to manage project schedules and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail industrial control systems.
• Interpret mechanical schematics to develop complete system designs.
• Generate design drawings and bill of equipment; select purchased equipment.
• Design & detail industrial control software: PLC/controller code and GUI code.
• Follow designs through fabrication, testing, and on-site startup.
• Manage electrical portion of projects; supervise subcontracts and scheduling.
• Maintain transmittal records and document control; communicate with customers.
• Develop subcontract bid package documentation; participate in design reviews.
• Support on-site installation team and perform site verification.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

PLC programming

Team collaboration

Visio

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Ethernet/IP

ProfiBus

ProfiNet

Devicenet

SAP

Microsoft Visio

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
• 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
• 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 organizational 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

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