Senior Application Engineer

Durr Systems, LLC • Southfield, MI

8h

About The Position

The Senior Application Engineer analyzes customer technical specifications and translates requirements into equipment and process solutions for automotive paint shop projects. The role designs and estimates paint shop process equipment, develops equipment layouts with layout engineering, and creates process schematics and flow diagrams. It prepares customer proposal documentation, project cost estimates, bid materials, purchased equipment lists, and technical specifications.

The engineer coordinates estimating activities and major subcontractors, supports proposal development and technical clarifications, and evaluates alternative equipment and supplier solutions. The role collaborates with global Dürr teams, including teams in Germany and Mexico, and supports project handoff and early project execution. It also participates in planning meetings and design reviews and presents technical solutions to customers and internal teams.

Dürr Systems, LLC plans, builds, and installs paint shops and final assembly facilities, and provides automated painting, sealing, gluing, and material-handling technologies. The company serves automotive and general-industry markets and develops coating systems for lithium-ion battery electrodes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in automotive paint shop or finishing systems.
• Experience with paint process equipment design and estimation.
• Knowledge of paint shop systems such as PT/ED, booths, ovens, and conveyance.
• Experience working from customer specifications and RFQs.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing technical proposals and estimates.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Visio or similar schematic tools.
• Experience working with engineering drawings and layouts.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience.
• Experience with project scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer technical specifications and translate requirements into equipment and process solutions.
• Design and estimate automotive paint shop process equipment, including pretreatment (PT/ED), paint booths, ovens, work decks, and enclosures.
• Develop equipment layouts in collaboration with layout engineering.
• Create process equipment schematics and flow diagrams.
• Prepare technical documentation for customer proposals.
• Develop detailed project cost estimates and bid documentation.
• Coordinate estimating activities, including drawings and technical specifications.
• Support proposal development and technical clarifications.
• Coordinate with major subcontractors, including conveyor, paint application, and paint mix system providers.
• Collaborate with global Dürr teams, including teams in Germany and Mexico.
• Develop purchased equipment lists and technical specifications.
• Evaluate alternative equipment and supplier solutions.
• Support project handoff and early project execution activities.
• Participate in planning meetings and design reviews.
• Present technical solutions to customers and internal teams.

Benefits

• Long-term growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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