Sr Engineer, Hardware Quality

Dover Corporation•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), a Dover company we are taking fueling and convenience retail to the next level. We are passionate about cultivating excellence in everything we do, but what really fuels us is our people. They’re the heart of our company. As an employee, our promise to you is that you’ll work on new and innovative products and solutions, be mentored by managers and teammates who are collaborative, caring, and act with integrity, and have the opportunity to grow in ways that are meaningful to you. Unique and interesting projects – both locally and globally – will challenge you and allow you to pursue different and rewarding career paths. Headquartered in Austin, TX, DFS has a significant technology development and manufacturing presence worldwide, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and the United States. Based in Downers Grove, IL, Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. Overall Scope: The Sr Engineer, Hardware Quality verifies that products operate as specified, provides technical expertise in testing and product knowledge, and diagnoses issues with existing products through testing. The incumbent provides accurate estimates and reports of test progress and writes test plans and procedures. This position develops broad knowledge on DFS electronic, hardware and mechanical components and products related to Dispenser Electronic components, Payment terminals, and Forecourt controllers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mechatronics Engineering with a minimum of 7 years of relevant engineering experience in product validation, testing, or quality engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience leading complex validation activities for multidisciplinary hardware systems.
Prior experience mentoring engineers or leading technical validation activities within engineering development teams.
Practical experience in the following: - Fabricated and formed sheet metal parts - Fluid handling components made from cast metal (sand cast, die cast aluminum and grey iron) - Injection molded plastic and elastomeric parts - Machined aluminum, steel, and plastic parts - Fluid handling systems
Strong experience in hardware validation, product reliability testing, and root cause analysis.
Experience working within structured product development processes (NPD / stage-gate environments).
Demonstrated leadership capabilities with strong ownership and accountability.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to present technical findings to engineering and leadership teams.
Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced environments with evolving priorities.
Strong cross-functional collaboration and the ability to influence teams without direct reporting authority.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of UL hazardous area zoning requirements for fuel dispensers and other applicable regulatory standards.
Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD, PDM, and ERP systems.
Experience working in manufacturing and production environments.
Experience working with experimental labs, prototype builds, and machine shops.
Experience working on cross-functional global design teams.
Strong multidisciplinary engineering knowledge spanning electrical, mechanical, and systems domains.
Strong proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel), email, and database tools for reporting, documentation, and analysis.
Experience with test data analysis, defect tracking systems, and engineering documentation tools.
Speaks and writes fluent English.
International and domestic travel may be required.
Ability to sit for extended periods of time (including long international flights).
Ability to work in excess of 8 hours per day when project needs require.
Ability to sit, stand, and kneel as necessary to inspect all facets of product during development, validation, and build phases.
Ability to effectively and clearly communicate complex technical information.
Customer-centric mindset with focus on product reliability and quality.
Technology leadership mindset with continuous improvement orientation.
Ability to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.
Ability to work with limited direction while driving projects to completion according to defined timelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a global engineering environment is a plus.
Experience as a field service technician or production repair/test engineer is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead validation and testing activities (project based) for software embedded, hardware, and mechanical systems during development, qualification, and product sustainment phases.
Develop comprehensive validation strategies including test plans, risk-based test coverage, verification matrices, and traceability to requirements.
Lead complex troubleshooting and root cause investigations of product issues identified during testing, production, or field operation.
Ensure accurate defect documentation and tracking within bug/defect management systems while driving closure with engineering teams.
Develop, review, and continuously improve test books, validation methodologies, and test procedures to ensure repeatability and coverage.
Author and review test procedures, validation plans, regulatory test documentation, and detailed test reports.
Provide technical leadership for regulatory validation testing and ensure compliance under the CTDP program and other applicable standards.
Design, develop, and implement complex test setups including hardware fixtures, simulation environments, software tools, and automation frameworks.
Collaborate closely with R&D, Systems Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure proper validation coverage and product readiness.
Provide technical expertise on product architecture, operating systems, and specialized operating environments.
Lead or contribute to automation initiatives to increase efficiency and repeatability of validation and regression testing.
Define and improve test processes, methodologies, and validation best practices across the organization.
Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians in testing methodologies, troubleshooting techniques, and product knowledge.
Participate in cross-functional design reviews and provide validation input during architecture, design, and development phases.
Provide risk assessments and timely escalation when validation timelines, quality targets, or project milestones may be compromised.
Track project validation progress and ensure proper documentation of test coverage, results, and quality metrics.
Continuously expand product, system, and technology knowledge to support evolving product platforms and architectures.
Define verification and validation strategies aligned with NPD milestones, ensuring requirements traceability from product requirements through final validation.

Benefits

a 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
and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services