Electrical Development Engineering Supervisor, Heil Environmental

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 Engineering Manager, Electrical Development

Department:  Engineering

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Electrical Development Engineering Supervisor is responsible for the development and testing of control systems to allow refuse collection vehicles to collect, store and process refuse as required by the customer. This position is a working supervisor position completing their own design task and will be responsible for the supervision of work and day to day activities of a team of electrical development engineers. This position will report status of project work, maintain accurate schedules for projects, and ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner. The Supervisor must understand and apply standard engineering principles, create simulations and prototypes to evaluate preliminary designs, and test how the system operates compared to project scope.  The Supervisor will monitor quality of product design release from engineering.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Project Management, preparing, and assigning work task.
• Weekly management updates on project status.
• HR Activities associated with Direct Report Employees.
• Reviewing drawings for quality and accuracy per engineering standards prior to production release.
• Responsible for controls systems design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and production start-up assistance.
• Supporting development of PLC programs for unit operation and HMI controls to operate the products.

• Assure design compliance with all applicable government safety and environmental standards as they pertain to motor vehicles or heavy-duty trucks.

• Utilization of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in design, programming, and troubleshooting of development projects.
• Simultaneously organizing and successfully executing multiple project responsibilities.
• 20%-25% travel is required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent technical degree or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 3 years of Supervision experience or 10 years of Project Management experience.
• Experience in: Testing and Developing PLC logic from concept to operational use with any of the following PLCs: Allen Bradley, Modicon, GE Fanuc, Siemens, AutomationDirect, Mitsubishi, Omron, Aromat, Toshiba, HMI or SCADA programming and configuration of any of the following software packages Wonderware, Rockwell, Intellution, GE Cimplicity, Ci-Tech, Iconics, Siemens, US Data, etc. or other mobile-equipment controller such as Vasso, HED, I/O Controls, EcoMat, etc.
• Experience with: CODESYS, IEC 61131-3, MATLAB Simulink, Model Based Development, CAN Diagnostic Tools, CAN Bus, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, Industrial Ethernet, CANOpen, J1939, PROFIBUS, DeviceNet and/or other RS485 Networks.  
• Design and development of Control System applications including generating PLC logic or other mobile controller platforms.
• Wiring schematic design capabilities.
• Act as a technical mentor and to direct reports.
• Travel required up to 25% of time.
• It is important that candidates demonstrate work experience requiring multi-tasking capabilities in a “fast paced” work environment.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, fast paced, but still highly detailed and accurate. They must show project management capabilities such as being goal oriented while being able to identify high priority, critical path tasks.

DOVER COMPETENCIES:

Customer Impact

Motivates and Inspires

Results Driven

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.  Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication:  Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.  Listens to understand input, feedback and concerns.  Provides complete information in an open, honest and straightforward manner.  Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

Teamwork and Relationships:  Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.  Supports cooperation.  Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad.  Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.  Embraces a positive outlook.  Is respected and trusted by others.

Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.  Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems.  Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives.  Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value.  Shares best practices with other employees across the business.

Accountability:  Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems and progress of work in a timely manner.

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