Senior Applications Engineer

 

The Applications Engineer is responsible for the engineering and design content of projects & customer proposals for all assigned accounts. Performs all engineering calculations, expedite and process engineering changes.  Direct liaison with customers for the resolution of technical matters as well as the development of products for customer projects. Responsible for interpreting design requirements and specifications and develop those into an engineered solution.

 

The role will be to focus on the product range of one of the Dover Corporation founding operating companies, being Cook Compression, who with over 100 years of history in the Energy Resources industry, have pioneered technology developments and are renowned for the quality and reliability of their product range which includes reciprocating compressor valves, packing cases, pistons, rings, and wipers, supplying to both OEM's and the aftermarket. With established manufacturing sites globally, we are now seeking to recruit this position, on a hybris work basis, with 3 days per week at our facility in Pearland TX 77047.

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required, Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience; 5+ years preferred
• Minimum 2 years previous experience with reciprocating equipment or rotating equipment and parts; 5 years preferred
• Demonstrated ability to create ideas and develop solutions – Excellent problem-solving skills Demonstrated skill in quality and continuous improvement, minimum experience 2 years RCA, 5 years preferred.  Formal training in CI and/or Quality preferred
• Demonstrates strong understanding of Engineering Principles and design practices
• Experience creating project charters, roadmaps, project management, and CapEx is preferred
• Very strong communication skills – Ability to interface with customers, sales staff, NPD, and manufacturing
• Familiarity with 3D CAD & strong computer skills
• Must be familiar with the impact of the manufacturing process on the key factors that control the form, fit, and function of a bearing and/or compressor

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Analyze product designs utilizing Dover Precision Components (DPC) tools and practices, interpret results and determine optimum solution to the customers’ problem. Prepare technical information for new projects to customers’ specifications.
• Develop close working relationships with key customers’ technical contacts, ensuring that business opportunities are recognized and responded to appropriately at an early stage. Significant customer interaction with respect to the engineering and management of projects, pre and post contract, for assigned accounts.
• Interpret designs, assist / instruct the Design team, perform all engineering calculations, examine specifications, expedite and process engineering changes.
• Accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects
• Assist in the preparation of engineering project proposals
• Participating in client/contractor meetings and resolving client/engineering and management project issues
• Ensure effective liaison within the Engineering group to build and maintain consistently high engineering standards and to drive relevant product development
• Support engineering process development and design for manufacturability efforts through specific assignments as directed by Engineering Management
• Lead compressor and compressor part training seminars at customer and/or internal sites or virtually as needed and be able to fine-tune the training to the specific needs of the audience.

 

 

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.

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