Systems Engineer jobs in Sterling Heights, MI

Position Summary: Develop the electrical controls portion of the technical and commercial proposals for VOC emission control equipment. Accountable for technical merit and estimate of system proposed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Client facing role
• Analyze customer technical specifications
• Support proposal development and strategy with technical input
• Develop initial design and equipment selection
  • Process flow and Network Diagrams
• Initiate technical risk analysis
• Coordinate in-house estimating activities including relevant drawings and specifications
• Identify and scope major subcontracts including electrical fabrication and installations
• Developed Purchased Equipment lists
• Develop detailed estimate spreadsheets for project and customer bid forms
• Investigate alternate sources for equipment and subcontractors
• Develop technical specifications and clarifications for bids
• Develop preliminary project schedule and durations for the electrical project scope
• Develop technical knowledge with other members of the Electrical Engineering team, delegate and mange workload as capacity dictates
• Finalize project sell value with Sales and Application Engineering teams
• Coordinate project handover
• Support project implementation by attending planning meetings, design reviews, etc.
• Conduct technical presentations and provide clarification to customers and other departments

Nonessential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 or more years of experience in industrial machinery design
• Working knowledge of Combustion Systems (natural gas, fuel oil and propane burners, propane evaporators, burner management systems and combustion blowers)
• Working knowledge of Fans/Motors/VFD's
• Electrical Control Systems
• Perform engineering calculations
• Ability to understand fabrication and field installation criteria and the ability to development preliminary scopes of work for outside pricing activities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus
• 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

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 vision and distance vision.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability, height, weight, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free work place 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.