Senior Electrical Project Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Dürr Systems Inc
Location: Southfield, MI 48076
Description:
Drr Systems AG is part of the Drr 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, Drr 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, Drr Systems AG employs over 8,000 people.
The Drr 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 Drr 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 Drr Group has been operating in the market with four divisions:
Position Summary: Detailing and electrical design (hardware and software) for industrial control systems.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Nonessential Functions
Qualifications
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.
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: Drr 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 Drr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
The Drr 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 Drr 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 Drr 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
Position Summary: Detailing and electrical design (hardware and software) for industrial control systems.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Design and detailing of industrial controls systems for both hardware and software
- Generate design drawings, bill of equipment, PLC /controller code/graphic user interface code from examples and reference projects
- Follow through designs to equipment fabrication, software code testing, and on-site startup/debug of all functions
- Maintain transmittal records and document control
- Interface with the customer to establish design goals
- Specify equipment
- Travel approximately 30%
Nonessential Functions
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Computer Engineering
- 5 years of position related experience
- Experience with electrical engineering design for industrial controls and panels
- 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
- Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of SAP is a plus
- Ability to understand project schedules
- Good time management skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to work well independently and in a team environment
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.
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: Drr 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 Drr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.