Staff Engineer, Hydraulics

Dover Corporation • Austin, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Nice To Haves

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

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

Benefits

• 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, 13 paid holidays/floating holidays per calendar year, paid vacation days, and paid sick leave
• including business travel services
• employee discounts
• an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level