Electrical Research Engineer

Environmental Solutions Group encompasses industry-leading brands — Heil Environmental, Marathon, Bayne, The Curotto-Can, 3rd Eye, Soft-Pak, and Parts Central — to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, Environmental Solutions Group is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. Our mission, "Improving Lives," drives us to make a significant difference, both in the marketplace and in the lives of our employees and their communities. For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Operating Company:  Environmental Solutions Group - Heil Environmental

Location:  Fort Payne, AL

Reports To:  Senior Manager, Research and Validation

Department: Operations

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Electrical Research Engineer will research, design and test electrical systems for on-highway vocational mobile equipment.  Work with suppliers to make electrical system component selections.  This Engineer will research, develop and maintain programs for electrical system controllers and assist production with electrical system diagnostics.  Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions and is expected to work with minimal direction.   

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Design and detail electrical circuits and select components to meet customer expectations.
• Support multiple Product Development engineering teams.
• Cascade system level customer requirements to electrical specifications and requirements.
• Take conceptual designs through supplier sourcing, design development, product validation, manufacturability, and product launch.
• Upgrade existing designs to meet current requirements, improving reliability and reducing cost when possible.
• Coordinate and conduct design verification testing at component, subsystem, and system level.
• Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, deliverables and quality plans.
• Provide technical assistance to internal and external customers, distributors and salespersons.
• Must have the ability to travel up to 10% of time; work over time and weekends on an as needed basis.
• Research new software and hardware for refuse vehicles.
• Directly involved with testing and valida