Applications Engineer - Conveyors

Dürr Systems Inc • Farmington Hills, MI

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About The Position

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.

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
• Ability to understand and maintain project schedules
• 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

What This Job Offers

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