Dürr · 7 hours ago
Applications Engineer - Industrial Machinery
Southfield, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
3+ years expDürr is a company that specializes in advanced manufacturing solutions, and they are seeking an Applications Engineer to support their Sales, Product Line Management, and Engineering teams. The role involves developing technical proposals and cost estimates for customer requests, translating requirements into innovative machine concepts, and collaborating with various teams throughout the proposal and order-acceptance process.
AutomotiveConsumer ElectronicsMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Analyze customer Requests for Quotes (RFQs) and define technical requirements
Align customer needs to develop complete machine concepts
Collaborate with Engineering on feasibility reviews and develop detailed Bills of Material (BOMs)
Prepare cost estimates for new machine technology and rework projects
Create comprehensive proposal packages, including machine content descriptions, TOR documents, and feasibility evaluations
Ability to travel to customer or supplier sites as needed, including some international travel
Support Sales and Product Line Managers during customer line-ups and technical discussions
Review customer specifications and provide technical recommendations
Participate in order-acceptance evaluations with PLM
Assist in preparing 'as-sold' documentation for internal KOM meetings
Provide prompt applications-engineering information to Project Managers for smooth project turnover
Obtain fixed supplier quotations for major purchased components
Coordinate with Operations to determine budgets and schedules from PO receipt through installation/start-up
Support multiple divisions with sales and technical liaison services
Contribute to defining modular product systems that meet North American market needs
Maintain organized technical resources, including drawings, customer correspondence, and print documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience in Mechanical Controls, Machine Tool, or Applications Engineering
Strong computer skills, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, physics, mathematics, machine design, electronic controls, and mechanical systems
Ability to read and interpret part prints, GD&T, and automotive inquiry packages
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and discipline in following established processes
Ability to travel to customer or supplier sites as needed, including some international travel
Must be able to travel by air
Preferred
3 years of machine-specific and/or automotive applications experience in the machine tool manufacturing industry
Company
Dürr
Dürr Systems AG is part of the Dürr Group and operates globally in the automotive industry and other markets, specializing in painting technology, final assembly, dispensing technology, and consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$846.04M2019-08-09Debt Financing· $846.04M
Leadership Team
Anderson Ronha
CFO
Mateusz Nowakowski
VP & CFO
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