Senior Development Engineer

About Us

CPC is the global leader in fluid connection technologies. Throughout our nearly 50-year history, we’ve succeeded by focusing on customer needs, engineering innovative solutions, and creating a positive, high-performance work environment. Our collaborative, talented team is fully dedicated to helping our customers achieve their goals. CPC’s technical expertise and commitment to quality makes effective, optimized fluid management possible across a wide range of applications. Today, CPC serves biopharmaceutical, thermal management (liquid cooling of electronics), medical, industrial, and chemical handling markets. Our breadth and depth of knowledge in low-pressure connectors empowers us to recommend the right solution even in the most demanding fluid management requirements.

CPC has offices in 14 countries and nearly 200 distributor partners around the world. CPC is a Dover company.

Your Role

Are you ready to make an impact? As a Senior Development Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organization’s success. You will work closely with our dedicated teams to develop effective solutions that align with CPC’s strategic goals. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive in a supportive environment.

Summary: The Development Engineer will be an integral member of the technology development team in support of the Thermal Management Business Unit.  Primary responsibilities include conceptualization, detailed engineering design, analysis and specification of technologies in support of new product development.  The Development Engineer should embody a logical, creative, and curious approach to product design, paired with a passion for innovation and problem solving. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead research and development projects to evaluate and advance new technologies aligned with the Thermal Business Unit technology roadmap – spanning a variety of areas including material science, mechanics, development testing, technology scouting 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including technical, product and marketing professionals to refine requirements, assess and mitigate risks, and successfully transfer new technology into product development 
• Interacts with customers and suppliers as needed to assess new technology needs 
• Leads or assists in continuous improvement efforts relating technology standards, guides, and tools 
• Leads or assists in efforts to resolve product performance issues 
• Adheres to all safety regulations 
• Demonstrates support of CPC core values 
• Performs other job duties as required to meet business needs. 

Direct Reports:

• None

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering, or another related field. 
• 7+ years of mechanical design and product development experience 
• Curious, creative, and tenacious problem solver 
• Strong verbal and written communications skills required; must be able to communicate effectively with internal departments, vendors, and customers 
• Ability to work independently, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• CAD proficiency – PTC Creo, Solidworks, etc 
• Knowledge and grasp of rapid prototyping techniques and manufacturing methods 
• Strong mechanical aptitude 
• Demonstrated history of design innovation 
• Knowledge and understanding of new product development processes – ie stage gate, agile 
• Energetic and enthusiastic approach toward the definition of new technology, complimented by an educated and realistic business outlook 
• Experience in design and manufacture of mass produced products such as automotive, appliances, toys, etc. 
• Competent in the design and development of plastic components. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in science, engineering, or related field 
• Familiarity with fluid handling industry and challenges 
• Familiarity with thermal management techniques – liquid cooling of electronics 
• Intermediate understanding of Finite Element Analysis and/or Computational Fluid Dynamics 
• Design experience with fluid handling components for industrial applications. 

Travel:     

• International and domestic, up to 5%

Our Culture

At CPC, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and high ethical standards, where everyone is empowered to share ideas and grow together.

Growth & Development

We’re dedicated to your professional journey. Our team provides mentorship and resources to help you develop your skills and advance your career. Whether you’re new to the industry or a seasoned professional, we welcome your unique perspective.

Work/Life Balance

We understand the importance of balancing person and professional commitments. CPC operates on a Monday-Friday schedule, with opportunities for 1st and 2nd shift in production and warehouse roles. In addition, we offer generous paid time off, including company-paid holidays and volunteer time, to help you recharge and give back to your community.

Benefits & Compensation

At CPC, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance, company-paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability, Parental Leave, and wellness offerings including onsite gym.
• Retirement Plan: Generous company match, Profit-Sharing, Automatic Enrollment & Contributions
• Salary: $105,000/year - $135,000/year
  • This range is the pay scale for this role in Minnesota. Individual compensation is based on skills, experience, and qualifications related to this position.
• Bonus Eligibility: Yes

Join Us

If you’re ready to be part of an innovative team that values connection and collaboration, we want to hear from you!

We are an equal-opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We 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. All 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.

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