Senior Application Engineer – Automotive Paint Systems

What You’ll Do

• Analyze customer technical specifications and translate requirements into equipment and process solutions
• Design and estimate automotive paint shop process equipment, including:
• Pretreatment (PT/ED)
• Paint booths
• Ovens
• Work decks and enclosures
• Develop equipment layouts in collaboration with layout engineering
• Create process equipment schematics and flow diagrams
• Prepare technical documentation for customer proposals
• Develop detailed project cost estimates and bid documentation
• Coordinate estimating activities including drawings and technical specifications
• Support proposal development and technical clarifications
• Coordinate with major subcontractors including:
• Conveyors
• Paint application systems
• Paint mix systems
• Collaborate with global Dürr teams including Germany and Mexico
• Develop purchased equipment lists and technical specifications
• Evaluate alternative equipment and supplier solutions
• Support project handoff and early project execution activities
• Participate in planning meetings and design reviews
• Present technical solutions to customers and internal teams

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• 5 years of experience in automotive paint shop or finishing systems
• Experience with paint process equipment design and estimation
• Knowledge of paint shop systems such as PT/ED, booths, ovens, and conveyance
• Experience working from customer specifications and RFQs
• Strong technical problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing technical proposals and estimates
• Ability to work effectively with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with Visio or similar schematic tools
• Experience working with engineering drawings and layouts
• SAP experience is a plus
• Experience with project scheduling is a plus

Why Join Dürr Systems

• Work on large-scale automotive paint shop projects with global OEMs 🚗
• Be part of an industry leader in automotive paint and finishing systems
• Collaborate with experienced engineering teams across North America and Europe
• Opportunity to work on complex, highly engineered systems
• Combination of technical engineering and customer-facing work
• Stable global organization with long-term growth opportunities

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. As of 2025, Dürr employs approximately 660 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