Controls Engineer, Data Acquisition and Controls Systems

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.

We are currently hiring a Data Acquisition and Controls Engineer to maintain all controls and data acquisition equipment in the field and the lab.  In this role, you will conduct tests, write technical reports, install equipment on a variety of refuse vehicles, develop test procedures and work instructions related to data acquisition and controls. To be successful in this position, you must understand and have hands-on experience with electro-mechanical systems using computerized data acquisition and control systems. This role is located in Fort Payne, AL with minimal travel to customer sites.

Job Functions:

• Design, configure and deploy data acquisition and control systems.
• Install different transducers, sensors, and strain gages.
• Collect and interpret test data.
• Operate electronic instrumentation in multiple configurations with multiple software.
• Perform post process analysis of data received from the acquisition equipment.
• Develop controls for automated test equipment, including hardware and PLC logic.
• Travel to customer sites minimally - approximately 15%.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience is required. 

• 3-5 years experience preferred; must have experience in an industrial environment or test lab; Detail oriented.
• Proficiency in Ladder Logic and Structured text coding (IFM Controllers) is a must.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing processes and responsibilities.
• Strong project management and problem solving skills with patience to evaluate multiple solutions to problems.
• Advanced computer skills with the aptitude for continued learning.
• Willingness to learn advanced measurement techniques and evaluate other techniques not currently used.

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.

Job Function : Engineering