Commissioning Engineer

What You'll Do:

• Coordinate electrical installation and commissioning activities at customer sites
• Partner with Project Management, Engineering, site leadership, contractors, and customers
• Lead site coordination meetings, pre-job walkthroughs, and contractor activities
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, field orders, and installation requirements
• Verify equipment installation and confirm compliance with project specifications and applicable standards
• Perform equipment startup, testing, debugging, and commissioning
• Troubleshoot controls hardware, software, industrial networks, and electrical systems
• Support PLC, HMI, Ethernet, Profinet, sensors, actuators, and power-distribution systems
• Record baseline data, collect performance information, and generate commissioning reports
• Mark up drawings, document field changes, and coordinate required change requests
• Manage punch-list completion, equipment testing, documentation, and final handover
• Coordinate subcontractors and address installation or engineering issues in the field
• Support startup and production activities through successful customer acceptance
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; equivalent technical training and experience may be considered
• Strong experience with electrical installation, industrial equipment, automated machinery, or plant systems
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting electrical and controls systems
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, sensors, actuators, and variable-frequency drives
• Experience with power-distribution systems and heavy-duty electrical installations
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical documentation
• Working knowledge of applicable standards, including EN 60204-1, UL 508A, NEC, and NFPA
• At least three years of supervisory or site-leadership experience
• Experience coordinating contractors, skilled trades, customers, and cross-functional project teams
• Understanding of OSHA requirements; OSHA 30 certification preferred
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 90%, including extended assignments at customer sites

Why Join Dürr:

• Lead the commissioning of complex, highly automated manufacturing systems
• Work directly with customers, engineering teams, contractors, and global technical experts
• Take ownership of projects from installation through startup and final acceptance
• Solve challenging technical problems in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Build your expertise across electrical systems, industrial automation, and large-scale project execution
• Join a global organization known for delivering advanced manufacturing technology to leading automotive and industrial customers

Dürr Systems, LLC has been present in the United States since 1970 and operates multiple locations across the United States, including facilities in Michigan and Wisconsin. The largest site is in Southfield, Michigan, which serves as the main center for operations. Dürr employs people across the country who support a wide range of market segments. Dürr Systems USA plans, builds, and installs complete, state-of-the-art paint shops and final assembly facilities, supported by DXQ, Dürr's digital products suite. The company also offers advanced automated painting, sealing, and gluing application technologies, as well as high-viscosity material handling solutions. In addition to serving the automotive industry, Dürr Systems provides premium application technology products for the general industry. In the field of electrode manufacturing, Dürr Systems enhances quality, cost efficiency, and speed to market lithium-ion battery electrode coating through its advanced development and manufacturing coating systems. Committed to innovation, excellence, and customized solutions, Dürr Systems addresses the diverse needs of its North American customers with precision and reliability.

Dürr Systems, LLC. 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 responsible for any placement fees associated with such candidates.