What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer - Conveyor position at Durr Systems Jobs?
What You’ll Do
- Design and engineer conveyor systems for automotive paint finishing and industrial manufacturing applications
- Develop complete conveyor system layouts, calculations, and engineering documentation from customer requirements and project specifications
- Evaluate existing conveyor installations and recommend improvements or modifications
- Perform engineering calculations related to conveyor drives, production rates, and system performance
- Select purchased equipment and support supplier and subcontractor coordination
- Manage engineering deliverables, project schedules, and equipment budgets
- Collaborate with CAD designers and subcontract engineering resources to ensure project success
- Participate in design reviews, customer meetings, and technical discussions
- Support installation, startup, commissioning, and field verification activities as needed
- Identify technical challenges and develop practical, cost-effective solutions
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- 3 years of experience designing conveyor or material handling systems
- Knowledge of skid, pendulum, and overhead power & free conveyor systems
- Understanding of conveyor drive calculations, production rate calculations, and conveyor safety standards
- Ability to interpret conveyor layouts, schematics, and mechanical drawings
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar design software
- Strong project coordination, organization, and communication skills
- Experience working directly with customers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional engineering teams
- Knowledge of conveyor controls and SAP is a plus
Why Join Us
- Design large-scale conveyor systems for industry-leading manufacturers
- Work on projects from concept through commissioning
- Collaborate with experienced engineering, installation, and commissioning teams
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing and paint finishing technologies
- Take ownership of meaningful projects with visible impact on customer operations
- Travel approximately 20% while maintaining a strong home-office balance
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.