Senior Electrical Engineer

Dürr AG; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dürr AG in Michigan is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design and detail complete industrial control systems, translating customer requirements into practical electrical solutions. You will develop PLC and GUI software, create schematics, and select components for integration with mechanical systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams, supporting installation and commissioning, and ensuring on-time delivery of electrical deliverables within project

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in EE or CE.
• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial controls and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail complete industrial control systems from customer requirements.
• Create electrical schematics, drawings, calculations, and documentation.
• Develop PLC/controller software and GUI code for industrial equipment.
• Select electrical components and instrumentation for projects.
• Own electrical scope including schedules, subcontractor coordination, transmittals, and document control.
• Collaborate with customers to establish requirements and review designs.
• Coordinate with mechanical, estimating, software, fabrication, and suppliers through the project lifecycle.
• Support installation, startup, and commissioning; troubleshoot issues on-site.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure electrical deliverables are accurate and ready for execution.

Skills

Electrical design

PLC programming

HMI/GUI programming

Industrial networking

Schematic interpretation

Project scheduling

Technical documentation

Customer collaboration

Electrical components selection

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

SAP

Visio

Word/Excel/PowerPoint

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.