Software Engineer, Embedded Controls

Overview

Dover Precision Components (the Company) is part of Dover Corporation’s Pumps 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 includes 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 Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC.

The Software Engineer, Embedded Controls, plays a key role in designing, programming, and testing control systems that drive the performance and reliability of our equipment. Working primarily with embedded systems and control panel systems, this role translates customer specifications and engineering requirements into functional software solutions.

The Software Engineer, Embedded Controls collaborates closely with internal teams and external customers to ensure each solution meets quality, safety, and operational standards. This position also provides technical support, training, and troubleshooting for customer projects, particularly in the gas compression industry.

• Using control panel wiring drawings and customer approved theory of control documentation: create and/or modify a Sequence of Operations (SOO) to be used in the development of Embedded System and HMI applications.
• Create and/or modify Embedded System and HMI programs for Embedded System controlled panels in accordance with departmental programming guidelines and templates.
• Functionally test and debug Embedded Systems and HMI applications for all control panel features and capabilities per customer final approved documentation via test lab simulation hardware and software.
• Provide customer service for Embedded System controlled panels via conducting Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) in the presence of customers and/or via technical phone support to service personnel as needed.
• Manage project cycles to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality control systems. This could involve customer interaction.
• Standardize control panel designs to streamline processes and minimize errors.
• Write technical documents (sequence/narrative/reports/emails).
• Provide engineering level assistance to the Technical Service Department to aid customer support resolution.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, computer science, or a related discipline preferred. Work experience (5+ years) or technical certificate/program in lieu of degree will be considered.
• 2+ years’ work experience in a similar role within fast-paced manufacturing and/or technical environment.
• Proficient in programming with Structured Text and Scripting Programming Languages; ANSI C or C++, preferred.
• Ability to create written test procedures for the demonstration and proofing of control panel applications, via full functional simulation, using test equipment, meters, lights, and/or switches.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, resolve design issues, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Familiar with scripting languages such as Python or JavaScript.
• 2 years minimum industrial experience maintaining and programming Embedded PLC controlled machinery or equipment.
• Understand…