Senior Electrical Project Engineer

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

Job summary

Dürr Systems Inc is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join their team in Southfield, MI. The role involves creating technical drawings and ensuring the assembly and installation of robotic paint application systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience and a strong background in robotic systems within the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in industrial or automotive paint shops with robotic systems is a must.
• Capable of hands-on work.
• Experience with Quality Systems (e.g. ISO 9000, QS 9000).

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control circuits and cable tray systems.
• Develop electrical installation drawings for bid and build.
• Commission installed designs and troubleshoot electrical installations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

5 years equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

EPlan

SAP

Job description

Location: Southfield, MI

Position Summary:

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the creation of technical drawings, manufacturing work orders and detailed written instructions for the manufacture, assembly and installation of paint application systems involving robotic and flexible automation systems.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Motivated, self-directed individual capable of executing assigned tasks and solving problems in a professional manner
• Demonstrated ability to provide project level leadership
• Design electrical control circuits
• Design conduit and cable tray systems
• Develop electrical installation drawings for bid and build
• Calculate and determine circuit loads
• Create control panel layouts
• Create work orders and/or purchase requests for manufacturing of assemblies and systems
• Interacts with the modular build and installation department to provide technical solutions to problems
• Commission installed designs
• Troubleshoot electrical installation, both hardware and software
• Maintain and update checkout documentation
• Travel 20%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or 5 years of equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of experience in industrial or automotive paint shops with robotic systems is a must
• Capable of hands-on work
• Detail oriented
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• EPlan experience a plus
• Experience with Quality Systems (e.g. ISO 9000, QS 9000, ISO 14001)
• Experience with SAP and/or other Engineering Data Management systems is preferred
• Capable of reading and creating industrial electrical engineering drawings
• Knowledge of RIA 15.06 Robotic Safety Standards
• Knowledgeable with ANSI standards
• Knowledgeable with OSHA standards
• Knowledgeable with NEC and NFPA33, NFPA496
• Knowledgeable with industrial materials
• Experience with Rockwell and/or Siemens PLCs
• Fluent in either Spanish or German is a plus

Nonessential Functions

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.

Dürr Systems AG is part of the Dürr Group and operates globally in the automotive industry and other markets, specializing in painting technology, final assembly, dispensing technology, and consulting. As a market leader, Dürr designs and implements turnkey systems and manufactures high-quality machines and robotic technology. The company has proven expertise in digital and sustainable solutions. Its portfolio also includes production technologies for electrode coating and high-performance air pollution control systems for various industries. As of 2023, Dürr Systems AG employs over 8,000 people.

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with particular expertise in the technology fields of automation, digitalization, and energy efficiency. Its products, systems, and services enable highly efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes - mainly in the automotive industry and for producers of furniture and timber houses, but also in sectors such as the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, medical devices, electrical engineering, and battery production. In 2023, the company generated sales of $4.6 billion. The Dürr Group has around 20,000 employees and 141 business locations in 33 countries. As of January 1, 2025, the former divisions Paint and Final Assembly Systems and Application Technology were merged to form the new Automotive division. Since then, the Dürr Group has been operating in the market with four divisions:

• Automotive: painting technology, final assembly, testing and filling technology
• Industrial Automation: automated assembly and test systems for automotive components, medical devices, and consumer goods as well as balancing technology solutions and coating systems for battery electrodes
• Woodworking: machinery and equipment for the woodworking industry
• Clean Technology Systems Environmental: air pollution control and noise abatement systems

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability, height, weight, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.