Mechanical Engineering - Technical 3

Dover Corporation; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Dover Precision Components is seeking an New Product Development (NPD) Engineer to design, execute, and validate components for rotating and reciprocating machinery. You will bridge theoretical design and real-world performance via advanced data acquisition tools.

Key responsibilities include leading technology development phases, validating test rigs, and collaborating with engineers and technicians to accelerate product launches and enhance reliability.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronics engineering.
• 3+ years in NPD/R&D or test labs focusing on heavy industrial machinery.
• Experience around high-pressure gas loops and high-rotational-speed equipment.

Responsabilidades

• Active participation in all phases of technology and new product development projects, including ideation, research, concept development, product design, testing, validation and launch activities.
• Follow market trends, newer technologies and competitor activities to initiate ideas proactively.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists and partners to develop new products and accelerate development cycles.
• Design and validate test rigs for sealing systems, valves, and bearings; develop rigorous test protocols.

Conocimientos

Reciprocating compressors

Turbomachinery

Tribology

DAQ

LabVIEW

CAD/CAE

SolidWorks

Educación

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Mechatronics

Herramientas

LabVIEW

NI hardware

SolidWorks

Inventor

Descripción del empleo

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS:

Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover PrecisionComponents delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions,and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.

We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC

Job Summary:

We are seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Engineer to design, execute, and validate critical components for rotating and reciprocating machinery. This role focuses on the experimental validation of advanced packings, valves, and bearings. You will bridge the gap between theoretical mechanical design and physical performance using advanced data acquisition tools.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development

• Active participation in all phases of technology and new product development projects; including ideation, research, concept development, product design, testing, validation and launch activities
• Follow market trends, newer technologies and competitor activities to initiate ideas in a proactive manner.
• Collaborate with other engineers, scientists and other research partners to develop innovative new products and accelerate the development cycles.

Component Testing & Validation

• Design custom test rigs for sealing systems (pressure packings, piston and rod rings), valves, and bearing assemblies.
• Develop rigorous test protocols simulating real-world compressor and turbomachinery environments.
• Execute mechanical stress, thermal, dynamic, and leakage testing on prototype components.
• Analyze failed components using root-cause analysis to drive iterative design improvements.

Instrumentation & Data Acquisition

• Integrate sensors (pressure, temperature, vibration, flow, proximity) into experimental setups.
• Develop LabVIEW architectures for real-time automated data collection and hardware control.
• Process raw test data into structured engineering reports with actionable design recommendations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with design engineers to translate simulation data (FEA/CFD) into physical testing.
• Work alongside laboratory technicians to ensure safe and efficient setup of high-pressure/high-speed test cells.

Required Technical Skills:

Core Machinery Domain

• Reciprocating Compressors: Deep understanding of the work principles, system-level design and maintenance considerations for reciprocating compressors; in addition to component-level knowledge around sealing systems (pressure packing cases, piston and rod rings, static seal systems),, and valves, lubrication, cooling and venting auxiliaries Previous hands-on experience on compressors highly preferred.
• Turbomachinery: Familiarity with high-speed fluid film bearings, magnetic bearings, and dry gas seals highly preferred.
• Tribology: Strong grasp of friction, wear, and lubrication mechanisms in sealing interfaces, strong familiarity with materials used in critical components of heavy machinery Familiarity with materials testing and hands-on materials lab experience highly preferred.

Systems & Software:

• Data Acquisition (DAQ): Advanced proficiency in National Instruments (NI) hardware and LabVIEW programming.
• Instrumentation: Hands-on experience calibrating and troubleshooting industrial sensors. Previous experience on design and construction of control systems, including electronics, sensors and programming highly desirable.
• CAD/CAE: Ability to generate designs and manufacturing drawings with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar, and demonstrated experience for test fixture design.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechatronics. Graduate degrees with relevant research topics highly desirable.
• Experience: 3+ years in an NPD, R&D, or test lab environment focusing on heavy industrial machinery.
• Safety: Experience working around high-pressure gas loops and high-rotational-speed equipment.

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.