Staff Engineer, Electronics

Dover-Corporation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Fueling Solutions in Austin seeks a Staff Electrical Engineer focused on embedded electronic systems. You will lead hardware development, review schematics, and mentor teams across software and mechanical disciplines.

The role emphasizes design standards, scalability, and regulatory compliance. You will guide cross-functional projects, drive critical decisions, and partner with manufacturing and operations to bring new dispenser products to market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering required; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in electronic hardware design and development with increasing responsibility.
• Strong system-level knowledge of embedded hardware architectures, microcontrollers, and integration.
• Proven track record leading technical projects and mentoring peers.
• Familiarity with PCB design tools (Altium/OrCAD) and layout best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and review electronic hardware components, including schematics and component selection.
• Provide guidance on PCB design/layout, signal and power integrity, EMC/EMI, manufacturability.
• Lead technical roadmaps for hardware platforms and ensure product-line scalability.
• Establish design guidelines, workflows, and tools for EE team.
• Mentor engineers and lead design reviews; drive cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Embedded hardware

Microcontrollers

System-level design

Leadership

Communication

PCB design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Altium

OrCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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:This position is for a Staff Electrical Engineer in the field of embedded electronic systems with focus on electronic hardware development, system integration, and component development for our dispenser products. The Staff Engineer will serve as a technical leader and subject matter expert, driving innovation, setting design standards, and mentoring other engineers.While the role is primarily technical, it is also designed for an individual with leadership skills and the aspiration to move into a management role in the future. The ideal candidate is not only capable of solving complex engineering problems, but also of inspiring, guiding, and developing colleagues.Position Responsibilities:Design and review of electronic hardware components, including schematics and component selection.Provide guidance and oversight on PCB design/layout best practices (signal integrity, power integrity, EMC/EMI, manufacturability), even if not performing layouts directly.Drive technical roadmaps for electronic hardware platforms and ensure scalability across product lines.Establish design guidelines, workflows, and tools for the electrical engineering team.Collaborate with global cross-functional teams (software, mechanical, systems, manufacturing) to align requirements and integration.Mentor junior and senior engineers, providing coaching, feedback, and leadership in design reviews.Demonstrate strong leadership qualities such as accountability, decision-making, and the ability to influence across teams.Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex system-level issues (HW/SW/PCB interactions).Ensure compliance with relevant safety, regulatory, and payment certification standards (e.g., PCI, EMC, UL).Support new product introduction by working closely with operations and manufacturing teams.Actively develop skills in people leadership and team management with the goal of transitioning into future management opportunities.Qualification Requirements:Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is required; Master’s degree preferred.8+ years of experience in electronic hardware design and development with increasing levels of responsibility.Strong system-level knowledge of embedded hardware architectures, microcontrollers, and integration.Proven track record of leading technical projects, mentoring peers, and influencing cross-functional teams.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively.Familiarity with PCB design and layout tools (Altium, OrCAD, or equivalent) is preferred, but not required.Demonstrated interest in developing leadership and management skills for future growth.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with SolidWorks for electro-mechanical integration.Advanced problem-solving methodologies (DFX, DFSS, FAST, or equivalent).Familiarity with programming for microcontrollers (C) and system-level validation.Experience with communication bus protocols such as SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet, and USB.Knowledge of PCB manufacturing processes and design constraints for volume production.Experience in compliance and certification processes (PCI, EMI/EMC, safety).Previous experience leading cross-functional initiatives or mentoring other engineers.Essential Functions:Serve as a technical leader and mentor within the electrical engineering organization.Represent the electrical team in cross-functional and executive-level discussions.Must be highly organized and able to balance multiple projects with competing priorities.Work independently and proactively while collaborating across global teams.Exhibit strong leadership, initiative, and technical authority in decision-making.Be motivated to grow into a people management role in the future.Fluent English is required.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 .Dover Fueling Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender , sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability , or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial or local law . Dover Fueling Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.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.Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. 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