Senior Electrical Controls Application Engineer - Industrial Automation

What You'll Do Analyze customer technical specifications and identify project requirements.Develop electrical controls concepts and electrical site-installation estimates for process equipment and conveyors.Coordinate in-house estimating activities, including relevant drawings, specifications, and bid documentation.Coordinate electrical subcontractors supporting process equipment and conveyance projects.Partner with Dürr teams in Germany and Mexico on project requirements and estimating activities.Support equipment layouts in collaboration with layout engineers.Interpret and develop Visio schematics for automotive paint-process equipment.Develop electrical purchased-equipment lists.Identify and evaluate alternative equipment suppliers and subcontractors.Prepare detailed estimating spreadsheets and customer bid forms.Develop technical specifications, bid clarifications, and proposal documentation.Develop and maintain project and job schedules.Conduct technical presentations and provide clarification to customers and internal teams.Support project handover following award.Participate in planning meetings, design reviews, and other project-implementation activities.Travel approximately 15%.Perform other duties as assigned.What You'll Bring Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.Experience with electrical controls for automotive paint systems, conveyance systems, or comparable large-scale industrial automation projects.Demonstrated knowledge of process-equipment electrical design.Experience reviewing customer specifications and developing electrical estimates, technical proposals, or application concepts.Ability to interpret equipment layouts, electrical drawings, and process-equipment schematics.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.Proficiency with Microsoft Visio.SAP experience is a plus.Ability to develop, understand, and maintain project schedules.Strong organizational and time-management skills.Strong verbal communication and technical-writing skills.Ability to communicate effectively with engineering, estimating, contractors, suppliers, subcontractors, and customers.Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.Strong technical problem-solving skills with the ability to define issues and recommend solutions.Adaptability and willingness to learn in a changing project environment.Willingness to work overtime, weekends, or holidays when project requirements make it necessary.Why Join Durr At Dürr, you will help shape the electrical controls solutions behind complex automotive manufacturing systems used by leading vehicle manufacturers around the world.You’ll have the opportunity to:Influence major projects from initial concept and estimating through project handover.Work on advanced automotive paint-process and conveyance systems.Collaborate with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and global engineering teams.Gain exposure to large-scale industrial automation and international project execution.Contribute to a global organization recognized for engineering innovation and manufacturing technology.Receive competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for continued professional growthNonessential FunctionsPerform other duties as assignedDürr Systems, LLC has been present in the United States since 1970 and operates multiple locations across the United States, including facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin. The largest site is in Southfield, Michigan, which serves as the main center for operations. Dürr employs people across the country who support a wide range of market segments. Dürr Systems USA plans, builds, and installs complete, state-of-the-art paint shops and final assembly facilities, supported by DXQ, Dürr's digital products suite. The company also offers advanced automated painting, sealing, and gluing application technologies, as well as high-viscosity material handling solutions. In addition to serving the automotive industry, Dürr Systems provides premium application technology products for the general industry. In the field of electrode manufacturing, Dürr Systems enhances quality, cost efficiency, and speed to market lithium-ion battery electrode coating through its advanced development and manufacturing coating systems. Committed to innovation, excellence, and customized solutions, Dürr Systems addresses the diverse needs of its North American customers with precision and reliability.Dürr Systems, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 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 DürrJob SummaryRequisition Number: SENIO002991Job Category: Product Management \& PlanningSchedule: Full-Time