Project Engineer - Electrical - Dürr Systems Inc

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with outstanding expertise in automation and digitization/Industry 4.0. Products, systems, and services offered by the Group enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Dürr supplies not only the automotive industry but also other sectors such as the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and the woodworking industry.

The Dürr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

• Paint and Final Assembly Systems: Paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry
• Application Technology: Robot technology for the automated application of paint, sealants, and adhesives
• Clean Technology Systems: Exhaust-air purification systems and energy efficiency technology
• Measuring and Process Systems: Balancing as well as assembly, testing and filling technology
• Woodworking Machinery and Systems: Machinery and equipment for the woodworking the industry

Location:

De Pere, WI

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for design/definition of the product. This role works closely with the Application Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Design on requirements, as well as Procurement and Manufacturing on design for execution. The Project Engineer is responsible to execute the Design Control processes for their product lines of focus, utilizing the appropriate tools and consulting with the Process Engineer if necessary. The Project Engineer is responsible for the technical execution of a project at the receipt of customer order.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Utilizing appropriate tools, the Project Engineer will perform the sizing and application functions and support the creation of customer drawings (e.g. general arrangements, loading diagrams)
• The Project Engineer works directly with the Project Manger on the project details. The Project Engineer will define the mechanical design of the product / system providing concept models / mark-ups to the Design team and collaborate with the Electrical Engineer to realize a finished product.
• The Project Engineer also supports the Project Manager in defining long lead-time materials to place them on order to realize project schedules.
• Responsible for design review of critical assemblies.
• Engages with Process Engineering when detailed analysis is required.
• Coordinates with the Mechanical Design Manager on required design resources and supports the assigned Designer on project specific questions.
• Develops engineering specifications required to ensure product meets the design intent as well as conforms to the customer specifications.
• Works closely with Manufacturing during production to ensure product meets both customer and internal design requirements.
• Support Procurement by providing a clear scope definition to vendors and supports any technical clarification required.
• Responsible for executing Order Changes (OCR) to ensure the bill of material and drawings reflect the as-build product at time of shipment.
• Travel to the project site for any technical validation as required on a project-by-project basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years' experience in the application, function, design, and testing of industrial products
• Good understanding and knowledge of detailed Engineering concepts.
• Experience using Finite Element Analysis in completing structural designs.
• Strong background in heat transfer and fluid dynamics preferred.
• Experience in performing or reviewing Computation Fluid Dynamic (CFD) models preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• Pass a pre-employment drug test and be able to pass a drug test at any time during employment.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures outlined in the employee handbook

Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct supervisory duties.

Physical Demands:

While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close and distance vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work vary based on need. May be required to work holidays or weekends. Overtime may be required.

Travel:

This position requires limited travel, around 20%. Travel can be both overnight and during the business day and can be both local and international.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compensation Package:

Competitive salary negotiable based on qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance along with Health Savings Accounts, 401k, Vacation, and Holiday Pay. We also offer WORK-LIFE BALANCE! We have a casual work environment with hard working and knowledgeable teams.

Dürr Systems, Inc. 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 will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.