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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 Staff Electrical Engineer will focus on Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VAVE) for embedded electronic systems used in dispenser products. The role is responsible for identifying, validating, and implementing hardware cost-reduction, supply continuity, and lifecycle sustainment improvements while maintaining product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance.
This is a hands-on individual contributor role centered on released products and production environments.  This is not an NPI design role; it is focused on production products, implemented changes, and realized savings/risk reduction.
 

Responsibilities:

   Lead electrical VAVE initiatives for released products, including: BOM cost reduction, Alternate component qualification, Obsolescence mitigation, Design-for-cost improvements.
   Perform technical analysis of schematics, BOMs, and test data to identify cost-out opportunities without performance regression.
   Execute component substitution and redesign activities, including tolerance analysis, derating checks, and validation planning.
   Partner with sourcing, supplier quality, manufacturing, and test engineering to evaluate and industrialize VAVE changes.
   Support supplier engagement for equivalent parts, second-source options, and long-term availability strategies.
   Drive engineering change implementation (ECO/ECN), including documentation updates, risk assessments, and release support.
   Conduct root cause analysis for issues related to component changes, field returns, or production variation.
   Ensure all VAVE changes meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements (e.g., UL, EMC/EMI, PCI where applicable).
   Support NPI and sustaining teams by transferring approved VAVE improvements into standard production workflows.
   Maintain clear technical documentation: validation reports, qualification plans, test results, and compliance evidence.

Requirements:

   Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Master's preferred).
   8+ years of experience in electronic hardware design, sustaining engineering, or VAVE-focused product engineering.
   Demonstrated experience delivering measurable cost reduction improvements in production products.
   Strong knowledge of embedded hardware, analog/digital circuits, power interfaces, and component-level tradeoff analysis.
   Experience with PCB design review and manufacturing constraints for volume production.
   Working knowledge of microcontrollers and board-level interfaces (SPI, I2C, CAN, UART, USB, Ethernet).
   Experience with compliance impacts of hardware changes (EMC/EMI, safety).
   Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with operations, sourcing, quality, and suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications:

   Experience with should-cost analysis, teardown benchmarking, and VA/VE workshops.
   Familiarity with DFX/DFM/DFT and statistical validation methods.
   Practical experience with Altium, OrCAD, or equivalent ECAD tools.
   Knowledge of PCN management and component lifecycle tools.
   Experience in fuel dispenser, payment, industrial controls, or other regulated embedded systems is a plus.
Essential Functions:

   Analyze existing electrical designs and production performance data.
   Independently execute multiple VAVE projects with clear prioritization.
   Collaborate with global teams and suppliers to implement approved changes.
   Communicate technical tradeoffs, risks, and validation results clearly.
   Maintain high-quality engineering documentation and change records.

The information contained within this job description overview is not intended to be all-inclusive. Nothing in this job description restricts management or the company's ability to assign or reassign duties and/or responsibilities to or from this role at any time. This document is subject to change with or without notice.  

We are #EnergizedByGrowth.

Work Arrangement : Hybrid

Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

DFS is part of a legacy of leadership that spans back generations, made up of some of the most trusted, leading-edge brands in the industry. As part of Dover Corporation and with our talented, innovative, outstanding people, we are doing great things and redefining what is possible in fueling and convenience retail. Providing advanced fuel-dispensing equipment, including clean energy solutions, systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wet stock-management solutions, DFS comprises the product brands of Wayne Fueling Systems, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ClearView, Tokheim, ProGauge, Fairbanks, LIQAL, AvaLAN, and Bulloch Technologies. 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.

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.

Benefits for this position include:  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. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on 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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