Job Requisition ID: 66353
Department: Engineering (DEPT_ENG)
At Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), 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.
We are #EnergizedByGrowth.
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.
Position Summary:
Verifies that product operates as specified. Provides technical expertise in testing and product knowledge. Diagnoses issues with existing products through testing. Provides accurate estimates and reports of test progress. Writes test plans and procedures.
Develop broad knowledge on DFS electronic, hardware and mechanical components and products related to Dispenser Electronic components, Payment terminals, and Forecourt controllers.
Key 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.
Candidate Experience and Qualification:
- 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.