Test / Controls Engineer

About the role

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What’s Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony. DFR is part of the Climate and Sustainability Technologies segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues of more than $7 billion. DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

Location: Hillphoenix, Conyers, GA

What We’re Looking For Hillphoenix is seeking an experienced, hands-on Test / Controls Engineer for our Conyers, GA facility. In this role, you will be responsible for programming, testing, and optimizing electrical control systems for our industry-leading commercial refrigeration systems. You will collaborate closely with Quality, Product Engineering, and Vendors to ensure all products meet rigorous performance, safety, and reliability standards. This role is highly critical to ensuring our products seamlessly integrate with major retail and industrial control architecture before leaving the factory floor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, validation procedures, and end-of-line (EOL) functional testing for electrical and electronic control systems.
• Integrate communication protocols to ensure seamless connectivity between production processes, equipment, and data management systems.
• Automate test setups using data acquisition hardware and software to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and data logging.
• Analyze test data to identify root causes of component failures or programming bugs, implementing swift corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Validate compliance with industry standards, including UL.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to design, maintain, and optimize functional in-process validation, error proofing, and end-of-line testing on the Conyers production floor.
• Support the Quality and Field Service teams in resolving complex field performance issues through rigorous root-cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why).
• Document technical specifications, wiring diagrams, standard operating procedures (SOPs) for testing, and comprehensive validation reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (equivalent hands-on experience will be considered).
• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering, test engineering, or automation, specifically within a manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Deep proficiency in programming and troubleshooting PLCs
• Direct experience configuring and setting up Danfoss, Copeland, and Novar refrigeration controllers.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems, instrumentation (pressure transducers, temperature probes, flow meters), and electrical test equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, 3-phase power distribution, and low-voltage control circuits.
• Strong analytical mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and root-cause problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with line operators, engineering peers, and senior leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending
• Paid Hol