Process Applications Engineer
Dürr · Southfield, MI · Yesterday
EngineeringFull-time
Your Tasks
- Provide both pre-sales and post-sales engineering support by developing technical solutions, performing process calculations, creating equipment specifications, and supporting customer proposals for advanced manufacturing systems.
- Collaborate with customers, sales teams, suppliers, and project teams to deliver innovative solutions throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Review customer inquiries and develop technical solutions that align with customer requirements and project objectives.
- Perform process calculations and equipment sizing to ensure system performance and compliance with specifications.
- Review customer specifications, identify technical requirements, and clearly define any exceptions.
- Develop technical specifications for purchased equipment and components.
- Define project scope and prepare cost estimates to support proposals and project execution.
- Develop Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) for proposals and projects.
- Partner with designers to optimize equipment layouts and overall system design.
- Evaluate vendor and subcontractor quotations for technical compliance and scope completeness.
- Support customer discussions and provide technical guidance in collaboration with the Sales team.
- Provide process engineering support throughout project execution after order award.
- Troubleshoot process-related issues and support operational improvements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, product enhancements, design standardization, and cost reduction efforts.
- Utilize engineering tools including AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight, Visio, SAP, and related software to support project development.
Your Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Experience performing process calculations, equipment sizing, and process system design.
- Ability to develop and interpret P&IDs, technical specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Experience supporting customer proposals, applications engineering, process design, or industrial equipment projects.
- Knowledge of industrial process equipment, fluid handling systems, air pollution control equipment, coating systems, or related technologies.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, DraftSight, Visio, SAP, or similar engineering software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical writing skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with customers, suppliers, sales teams, and engineering colleagues.
- Experience supporting battery manufacturing, environmental systems, coating technologies, or capital equipment projects is preferred.
Why Join Dürr?
- Help shape the future of electric vehicle and battery manufacturing.
- Work on innovative technologies supporting the global transition to sustainable transportation.
- Collaborate with industry-leading customers and a world-class engineering team.
- Gain exposure to advanced process technologies, automation, and manufacturing systems.
- Grow your career with a global leader known for engineering excellence and innovation.
- Be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical expertise.