Staff Engineer, Hydraulics

Job Requisition ID: 65207

Department: Engineering (DEPT_ENG)

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths.

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Position Summary:

This position is for a staff hydraulic engineering role for someone with advanced knowledge about mechanical and hydraulic components and assemblies. This position focuses on developing new products as well as sustaining efforts for existing products to support production and manufacturing engineering teams. This position can involve travel to sites for the support of new and existing products as well as direct interface with customers.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and document (using 3D CAD software) new components and modules for hydraulic meters and components
• Conduct performance analysis to analyze flow, pressure and optimize accuracy
• Select appropriate materials suitable for various fluids and operating environments
• Fabricate, build, and assemble and test prototype components and modules to verify design, accuracy and reliability. Perform calibration and pressure testing
• Collaborate with production teams to optimize designs for manufacturability and resolve assembly issues
• Prepare technical reports, bill of materials and engineering change orders.
• Support field service teams in troubleshooting issues at customer sites
• Develop design verification test methods and review test reports
• Ensure design meets environmental and regulatory standards

 

Candidate Experience and Qualification:

• BS in an engineering discipline (preferably mechanical engineering)
• Knowledge of:

• Fluid handling components made from cast metal (sand cast and die cast aluminum and grey iron)
• Deep understanding of fluid dynamics, material science and pressure vessel design principles
• Ability to select, size and specify appropriate pumps, motors, valves, and filters
• Fabricated and formed sheet metal parts
• Injection molded plastic and elastomeric parts
• Machined aluminum, steel and plastic parts

• • Proficiency in 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with electronic integration in hydraulic components

Beneficial But Not Required:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in experimental/machine shops
• Experience working on cross-functional design teams

 

Essential Functions:

• Customer-centric mindset
• Technology leadership mindset
• Ability to work both individually and in a team
• Ability to work with limited dir