Commissioning / R&D Engineer - Dürr Systems Inc

Position Summary: The Commissioning / R&D Engineer is a position requiring support of the Dürr R&D operations, as well as in field commissioning of Dürr products. The specific area of focus for this role is electrical controls engineering. This position will report into the research and development group, providing support both within the Dürr R&D facilities, as well as supporting product commissioning at customer sites on a global basis.

This position may also require oversight/management and site supervision to meet the project goals and schedules. He or she must work closely with the individual site teams to ensure that installations are complete, ready for startup and the necessary resources and plans are in place for a successful startup and launch. The position requires travel and possibly extended stays at the job site(s)

Participating in factory and site acceptance testing of Dürr manufactured equipment, will also be an essential responsibility for this role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Lithium Ion Battery business
• Provide support to the research and development team in the De Pere, WI facility
• Provide field commissioning for projects and products related to the LIB business
• Conduct equipment start-up and debug
• Verify hardwired installation
• Debug controls hardware and software
• Record baseline data
• Mark up drawing changes
• Forecast project schedule
• Produce daily site reports
• Provide standby and customer support
• Support field personnel
• Support selection and controls of suppliers and Purchased Equipment vendors
• Work as part of a team on major projects or individually on smaller projects
• Train customers on Durr Systems products
• Travel approximately 50%

Nonessential Functions

• Perform inspections of existing equipment and generate a field service report based on findings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Three or more years of position related experience in industrial process equipment, air handling, web handling systems or in a similar industry. Experience commissioning industrial equipment
• Computing / programming experience: PLC, HMI, Windows, and Office Suite
• Familiar with basic electrical and mechanical engineering principals
• Familiar with P&ID schematics and controls
• Familiar with regulatory standards (OSHA, NFPA, MSHA)
• Proficient with PLCs (e.g. Rockwell, Siemens)
• Able to read and interpret AutoCAD drawings
• Proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Good time management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good technical writing skills
• 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

Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision 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.

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.

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.