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DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently.\nWE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS\nDover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China.\nBUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES.\nWe are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC\nJob Summary:\nWe are seeking a New Product Development (NPD) Engineer to design, execute, and validate critical components for rotating and reciprocating machinery. This role focuses on the experimental validation of advanced packings, valves, and bearings. You will bridge the gap between theoretical mechanical design and physical performance using advanced data acquisition tools.\nKey Responsibilities:\nProduct Development\nActive participation in all phases of technology and new product development projects; including ideation, research, concept development, product design, testing, validation and launch activities\nFollow market trends, newer technologies and competitor activities to initiate ideas in a proactive manner.\nCollaborate with other engineers, scientists and other research partners to develop innovative new products and accelerate the development cycles.\n Component Testing & Validation\nDesign custom test rigs for sealing systems (pressure packings, piston and rod rings), valves, and bearing assemblies.\nDevelop rigorous test protocols simulating real-world compressor and turbomachinery environments.\nExecute mechanical stress, thermal, dynamic, and leakage testing on prototype components.\nAnalyze failed components using root-cause analysis to drive iterative design improvements.\n Instrumentation & Data Acquisition\nIntegrate sensors (pressure, temperature, vibration, flow, proximity) into experimental setups.\nDevelop LabVIEW architectures for real-time automated data collection and hardware control.\nProcess raw test data into structured engineering reports with actionable design recommendations.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nCollaborate with design engineers to translate simulation data (FEA/CFD) into physical testing.\nWork alongside laboratory technicians to ensure safe and efficient setup of high-pressure/high-speed test cells.\nRequired Technical Skills:\nCore Machinery Domain\nReciprocating Compressors: Deep understanding of the work principles, system-level design and maintenance considerations for reciprocating compressors; in addition to component-level knowledge around sealing systems (pressure packing cases, piston and rod rings, static seal systems),, and valves, lubrication, cooling and venting auxiliaries Previous hands-on experience on compressors highly preferred.\nTurbomachinery: Familiarity with high-speed fluid film bearings, magnetic bearings, and dry gas seals highly preferred.\nTribology: Strong grasp of friction, wear, and lubrication mechanisms in sealing interfaces, strong familiarity with materials used in critical components of heavy machinery Familiarity with materials testing and hands-on materials lab experience highly preferred.\nSystems & Software:\nData Acquisition (DAQ): Advanced proficiency in National Instruments (NI) hardware and LabVIEW programming.\nInstrumentation: Hands-on experience calibrating and troubleshooting industrial sensors. Previous experience on design and construction of control systems, including electronics, sensors and programming highly desirable.\nCAD/CAE: Ability to generate designs and manufacturing drawings with SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or similar, and demonstrated experience for test fixture design.\nQualifications & Experience:\nEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Mechatronics. Graduate degrees with relevant research topics highly desirable.\nExperience: 3+ years in an NPD, R&D, or test lab environment focusing on heavy industrial machinery.\nSafety: Experience working around high-pressure gas loops and high-rotational-speed equipment.\n\nThis position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.\n\nWe 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.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.\nFraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site.\nAttention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact  for assistance with an accommodation. 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