Project Engineer - Electrical Controls Design

Durr Systems, LLC • Southfield, MI

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About The Position

We are seeking an electrical or controls engineer who enjoys hands-on design work and seeing projects through from engineering to startup. At Dürr, you’ll have the opportunity to work on sophisticated industrial automation and manufacturing systems for major customers while gaining exposure to the full engineering lifecycle. You’ll have the opportunity to design electrical and controls systems that move from concept into real-world operation, work across electrical hardware, PLC/HMI software, automation, and robotic applications, and stay involved with your designs through fabrication, testing, installation, and startup. You will collaborate directly with customers and experienced engineering teams, troubleshoot and solve complex controls challenges in both engineering and field environments, and build your expertise within a global organization focused on advanced manufacturing and automation technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Three or more years of relevant electrical or controls engineering experience.
• Experience designing industrial electrical control systems and control panels.
• Ability to develop and interpret electrical engineering drawings and documentation.
• Familiarity with PLC programming and industrial controllers.
• Familiarity with HMI or graphical user interface programming.
• Ability to interpret NEC requirements and applicable local electrical codes.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and process-control systems.
• Familiarity with industrial computer operating systems and networking.
• Experience or familiarity with robotic cell design.
• Familiarity with hazardous-area classifications.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to understand and work within project schedules.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a project team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and detail industrial electrical control systems, including both hardware and software.
• Develop electrical drawings and control system documentation using established standards, examples, and reference projects.
• Generate bills of equipment and specify electrical and controls components.
• Develop and modify PLC/controller code and graphical user interface/HMI code.
• Support designs through equipment fabrication and software testing.
• Participate in on-site startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and debugging of control system functions.
• Interface directly with customers to understand requirements and establish design goals.
• Support instrumentation and process-control applications.
• Work with controls associated with automated and robotic systems.
• Maintain accurate design documentation, transmittal records, and document control.
• Coordinate engineering activities with project schedules and broader project requirements.
• Travel approximately 30% to support project and customer needs.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
• 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.
• Drug-free workplace
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level