Senior Application Engineer - Process Systems

Your Tasks:

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.

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

Your Skills:

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

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

Willing and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary