Mechanical Engineering - Technical 3

Waukesha Bearings Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components seeks an experienced New Product Development Engineer to design, execute, and validate components for rotating and reciprocating machinery. You will bridge theory and practice using advanced data acquisition tools.

You will lead testing, validation, and collaboration across engineers, technicians, and researchers to accelerate development cycles while ensuring safety and performance.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of technology and new product development projects from ideation to launch.
• Design and validate components for rotating and reciprocating machinery; test rigs and protocols.
• Develop data acquisition setups and LabVIEW architectures for real-time data collection.
• Collaborate with design engineers and lab technicians to ensure safe, efficient test setups.

Skills

LabVIEW programming

Data acquisition

Sensor calibration

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics

Tools

National Instruments hardware

LabVIEW

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Overview

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 Precision Components 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.

Company

We Are Dover Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach, our team takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible.