Senior Applications Engineer

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Location:

Al Den Haag, ZH, NL, 2491 AL

Work Arrangement: Remote

As the Senior Applications Engineer for Cook Compression you will be focused on our aftermarket products and services for industrial Reciprocating Compressors. You will be responsible for the engineering and design content for projects in Western Europe.

This role acts as the primary liaison with the customer during product development by interpreting their specifications, data and design requirements to produce an effective engineered component solution. This role also researches, addresses and resolves customer technical matters using standard quality practices and tools including 8D and problem-solving techniques.

This role assists and instructs the Design team with the checking of assembly drawings for accuracy of design intent and application specific information.

Cook is part of Dover Precision Components, who deliver performance-critical solutions for rotating and reciprocating machinery through the Waukesha Bearings, Bearings Plus, Inpro/Seal, FW Murphy and Cook Compression brands.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• A minimum of 5 years of post-graduate, full-time relevant work experience in an engineered product environment, either with natural gas piston / reciprocating compressors, or high-speed rotating equipment such as turbines, pumps, compressors, generators, off-highway engines / motors or gearboxes
• Strong understanding of Engineering Principles and design practices including CFD, FEA
• Demonstrated ability to create ideas and develop solutions – Excellent problem-solving skills
• Experience in surveying and reverse engineering components using precision instrumentation and metrology
• Strong communication skills – Ability to interface and network with customers and larger industry professionals
• Working knowledge of 2D/3D CAD Systems
• Familiarity with design for manufacturability and key factors that control the form, fit, and function of a compressor
• Ability and willingness to travel 15-20% as required, potentially internationally
  
  

What You Will Do:

• Analyse 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. The selected applicant must be comfortable with significant customer interactions with respect to the engineering and management of projects, pre and post contracts
• Work closely with Cook Compression Service and Service Partners, assessing new service work, developing solutions, creating drawings and writing engineering service reports
• Interpret designs, assist / instruct the Design team, perform all engineering calculations, examine specifications, expedite and process engineering changes
• Create 3D models and associated 2D drawings, item & BOM structure in PLM for new orders as required
• Be accountable for the successful completion of engineering projects
• Participate and lead client/contractor meetings, resolving client issues
• Ensure effective liaison within larger Engineering department, and ability to build consistently high engineering standards
• Interest and curiosity in precision engineering, reciprocating compressors and product improvements that drive relevant industry development
• Support engineering process development and design for manufacturability through specific assignments as required
• Customize training to specific needs of audience for both internal and external customers

DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS ‘DPC’ is part of Dover Corporation’s and Process solutions segment. 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

WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS

Dover 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.

BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES

We 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 #SWE

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Attention 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 hr@doverprecision.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.