Dover Precision Components · 1 day ago
Applications Engineer
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expDover Precision Components is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider, and they are seeking an Applications Engineer. The Applications Engineer will be responsible for the engineering and design content of projects and customer proposals, performing engineering calculations, and liaising with customers on technical matters.
Information TechnologyManufacturingSoftware
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
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required
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
Preferred
A Master's Degree is ideally preferred
Experience creating project charters, roadmaps, project management, and CapEx is preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, vision
401K contribution plan
Life insurance
Employee discount programs
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 assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services
Company
Dover Precision Components
Dover Precision Components is a manufacturer of consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, and software and digital solutions.
Founded in 2020Downers Grove, Illinois, USA
1001-5000 employees
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2025-07-01
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