Senior Electrical Engineer -

Dürr Group; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr Group is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 5–10 years of experience to design and implement industrial control systems. You will translate mechanical and customer requirements into practical electrical designs, create schematics and documentation, and develop PLC/HMI software for industrial equipment.

Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams through the project lifecycle, from design reviews to commissioning, ensuring on-time, compliant delivery of electrical deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience designing electrical systems for industrial controls.
• Experience with PLC/HMI programming and industrial networking.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics and apply NEC/local codes.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail complete industrial control systems translating customer requirements into electrical solutions.
• Create electrical schematics, system drawings, calculations, and documentation.
• Develop and support PLC/controller software and GUI code for industrial equipment.
• Select and specify electrical components and networking hardware.
• Own the electrical scope of assigned projects including schedules and documentation control.
• Collaborate with customers to establish design goals and participate in reviews.
• Coordinate with mechanical, software, procurement, and installation teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support installation, site verification, startup, debugging, and commissioning.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical hardware, software, networking issues.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure deliverables are ready for execution.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

Industrial networking

Process control

Schematic reading

Electrical codes

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Visio

SAP

Job description

Your Tasks:

• Design and detail complete industrial control systems, translating mechanical schematics and customer requirements into practical electrical solutions.


• Create electrical schematics, system drawings, engineering calculations, bills of equipment, and technical documentation.


• Develop and support PLC/controller software and graphical user interface (HMI/GUI) code for industrial equipment.


• Select and specify electrical components, instrumentation, networking hardware, and purchased equipment.


• Own the electrical scope of assigned projects, including schedules, subcontractor coordination, bid-package documentation, transmittals, and document control.


• Partner directly with customers to establish design goals, clarify requirements, participate in design reviews, and communicate technical solutions.


• Collaborate with mechanical engineering, estimating, fabrication, software, installation, suppliers, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle.


• Follow designs through equipment fabrication and software testing, then support installation, site verification, startup, debugging, and commissioning.


• Diagnose and resolve electrical hardware, software, networking, and installation issues—both before they occur and when rapid field support is needed.


• Maintain project schedules and ensure electrical deliverables remain accurate, coordinated, and ready for execution.

Your Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.


• 5–10 years of related experience designing electrical systems for industrial controls and control panels.


• Hands-on knowledge of PLC programming, HMI/GUI programming, computer operating systems, industrial networking, and process control.


• Experience with industrial networks such as EtherNet/IP, PROFIBUS, PROFINET, DeviceNet, or comparable technologies.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and apply NEC and applicable local codes; knowledge of DIN standards is a plus.


• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and engineering-calculation skills, with the ability to define technical problems and develop practical solutions.


• Experience specifying electrical components and supporting industrial equipment through fabrication, installation, startup, and debug.


• Ability to understand and maintain project schedules while managing multiple priorities, documentation, and technical deliverables.


• Clear verbal and written communication skills for working with customers, engineers, estimators, contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to learn Microsoft Visio. SAP knowledge is a plus.



• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-moving, continuously evolving engineering environment.