Controls Engineer I

Dover Precision Components (DPC), a Dover Company, manufactures and delivers instrumentation and control solutions for the Oil & Gas Production and Natural Gas Compression markets. Our products improve protection, performance, and reliability of the Natural Gas Supply Chain while ensuring compliance with stringent emission regulations.

About the role

The Controls Engineer will design custom control panels, manage project cycles, specify components, and provide technical support. This role reports to the Manager, Hardware Engineering and is based in Rosenberg, TX.

Responsibilities

• Design custom control panels according to customer specifications, adhering to industry standards such as UL508A, UL/ANSI 12.12.01, ATEX, and IECEx codes.
• Manage project cycles to ensure timely delivery of high-quality control systems.
• Specify components based on customer requirements and hazardous location specifications (Class I Div. 1/ Zone 0/1 and Class I Div. 2 / Zone 2).
• 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.
• Design, implement, and maintain processes to optimize manufacturing productivity and efficiency.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Controls, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline preferred. Work experience or technical certificate/program in lieu of degree will be considered.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in controls, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or a relevant technician role, preferably within the oil & gas industry.
• Knowledge of natural gas compressors and industry applications.
• Familiarity with NEC code book, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID), and Cause & Effect Diagrams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with a high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, resolve design issues, and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Hands-on experience in designing control systems & solutions.
• Previous exposure to hazardous location environments and compliance with safety standards.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment and across cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering high-quality results under pressure.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to process enhancement.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and industry standards.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 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 discounts.
• Employee assistance program that includes company-paid counseling sessions and legal services.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.