Applications Engineer

More About the Company • Pearland, TX

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About The Position

Cook Compression have over 100 years of history in the gas compression industry, pioneering technology developments and being renowned for the quality and reliability of their product range and services, which include an array of reciprocating compressor components, along with services and systems to install, control, monitor, maintain and repair them. Our in-house engineering teams design each solution to the specific operating conditions, applying sophisticated modeling, computational fluid dynamics, finite element analysis, valve dynamics simulation and advanced materials expertise to extend maintenance intervals and optimize performance Located in Pearland, TX, Cook are part of the Dover Precision Components who are an integrated provider of performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery. Position Summary: The Applications Engineer is responsible for the engineering and design content of projects & customer proposals. They perform all engineering calculations, expedite and process engineering changes. Have direct liaison with customers on technical matters as well as the development of products for customer projects. Are responsible for interpreting design requirements and specifications and develop those into an engineered solution.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required, a Master’s Degree is ideally preferred.
• Over 5 years of post-graduate work experience, involving performing mechanical engineering calculations to determine product specifications for reciprocating or rotating equipment components.
• A good level of experience in conducting Root Cause Analysis – RCA.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD & strong computer skills.
• A strong understanding of Engineering Principles and design practices.
• Ability to interface with customers, sales staff, NPD, and manufacturing.
• A familiarity with the impact of the manufacturing process on the key factors that control the form, fit, and function.
• Leadership potential / ability.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating project charters, roadmaps, project management, and CapEx is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• At Dover Precision Components, we value the talent and experience of our team members and their role in the success of our business by offering competitive pay, and an industry leading benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401K contribution plan, life insurance, employee discount programs and more.
• Benefits for this position include: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services.
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees