Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer



# Positions: 1
Location: US-TX-Houston

State/Province : TX
City/Town: Houston

Category: Engineering - Development
Position Level: Individual Contributor

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Position Overview/Summary:

The Product Development Engineer provides leadership in the decision process for qualification of project leads from account managers based on feasibility and potential opportunity. The incumbent will work directly with customers to evaluate and generate project specifications and coordinate with internal project management, construction and engineering to generate and effectively communicate customer proposals. The PDM will also develop trusted advisor relationship with customer personnel. This position may be located in either Houston, TX or Fort Collins, CO.
Position Qualifications (Required and Preferred):

Required:
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A minimum of a 4-year degree in electrical or mechanical engineering
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A minimum of 10 years engineering practice in automation and control systems
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Experience with industrial reciprocating and/or rotating equipment
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Diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in general areas of application for automation and control of reciprocating engines and compressors.
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Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business dictates up to 50% for the purpose of supporting customer interactions, special projects or conference / meeting attendance
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A valid Driver’s License and proof of insurance is required
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Must be insurable per Company Insurance Guidelines
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Proficient knowledge of MS Office
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Prompt and punctual with deadlines and work hours
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Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision
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Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
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Ability to communicate effectively with team members and outside parties
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Ability to work successfully in a team environment
Position Responsibilities and Duties:

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Represent Dresser-Rand Enginuity in a professional manner to industry, customers, vendors, etc.
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Keen awareness and appreciation for internal and external Customers
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A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected
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Perform project qualification based on engineering feasibility and potential leverage for future projects
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Work with customer to gather/understand specifications and scope of solution
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Work directly with customer to evaluate and generate project specifications.
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Help to identify the evaluators, influencing persons and decision-makers that are key to the project
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Develop project definition, goals, schematics and scope of work for proposal generation
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Perform initial site visits as necessary to support proposal development
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Perform initial sizing and specification of project components
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Coordinate with project management, estimating, engineering, and construction to develop respective sections of project proposal
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Develop proposal margin based on costs, schedule constraints and other key factors
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Assist Account Managers and other personnel in presenting final proposals to customer
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Lead project transition to Operations upon award of project
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Participate in design reviews, and post job analysis for continuous improvement of proposals, solutions, and tools used in their creation
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Coordinate with Research and Development for identification and evaluation of potential new technologies and opportunities

Dresser-Rand is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
No agency submissions please. NOTE: Resumes submitted to any Dresser-Rand employee without a current, signed and valid contract in place with the Dresser-Rand Recruiting team in Houston Texas will become the property of Dresser-Rand and no search fees will be paid