Applications Engineer - Conveyors

Dürr Systems•Southfield, MI

About The Position

Position Overview Responsible for the design and estimation of process equipment including PT ED, Booths, Ovens, Work Decks & enclosures working from customer specifications, including developing equipment layouts and process equipment schematics, and developing technical documentation for inclusion in sales proposals. Responsibilities require good communication skills for liaison with customers, suppliers and subcontractors along with Durr interdepartmental communication. Dürr Systems USA 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. As of 2025, Dürr employs approximately 660 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 Dürr

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Five or more years of paint shop experience
Demonstrated knowledge of process equipment design
Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Proficient with Visio
Good time management skills
Good organizational skills
Good verbal communication skills
Good technical writing skills
Able to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customers
Able to work well independently and in a team environment
Able to technically define problems and propose solutions
Adaptable to change in a learning environment
Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary
Regular standing and walking; ability to speak, hear, and use manual dexterity for computer and equipment handling.
Occasional bending, twisting, kneeling, or climbing when working near equipment.
Primarily office-based with some work on manufacturing shop floors or customer siites, involving exposure to industrial equipment and manufacturing hazards.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SAP is a plus

Responsibilities

Analyze customer technical specifications
Coordinate in-house estimating activities including relevant drawings and specifications
Coordinate major subcontractors including conveyors, paint application, and paint mix
Coordinate intercompany activities with offices in Germany and Mexico
Develop layouts with layout engineer
Develop Visio schematics for paint process equipment
Developed Purchased Equipment lists
Investigate alternate sources for equipment and subcontractors
Develop detailed estimate spreadsheets for projects, management cost analysis and customer bid forms
Develop technical specifications and clarifications for bids
Develop project and job schedules
Coordinate job handover
Support job implementation by attending planning meetings, design reviews, etc.
Conduct technical presentations and provide clarification to customers and other departments
Perform other duties as assigned