The Sr Electrical Engineer will plan and execute electrical design and development activities for medical device systems and components. Manage projects of moderate scope and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality and compliance. Acts as a resource for less experienced engineers and contributes to innovative, reliable solutions for medical device components.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and conduct design and development of electrical systems, schematics, and PCB layouts, and cable/harness designs.
- Independently generate requirements and ensure design for manufacturability and testability
- Conduct technical design reviews and resolve complex engineering issues
- Execute and document verification and validation testing.
- Prepare documentation, test protocols, and reports to support project planning and decision-making.
- Mentor junior engineers, Collaborates across functions and with external partners to address technical challenges and ensure timely project delivery.
- Apply FBS tools and best practices for continuous improvement
- Performs Failure Analyses and Investigation reports.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant experience (or 3+ years with Master’s)
- Embedded design experience
- Experience with general types of sensors - electronic, temperator, optical, etc.
- Familiar with optical design a plus
Role and Competencies Requirement:
- In-depth knowledge in analog/digital circuit design and PCB tools (Orcad, PSPICE)
- Strong problem-solving and project management skills
- Knowledge of safety standards and ESD practices
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, and collaboration tools
- Effective communication and leadership skills
- Familiarity with FBS and continuous improvement principles
- Ability to work independently and in team
- Proficient with Design for manufacturing
- Proficient with Design for testability
- Uses general hand and laboratory tools.
- Domestic and International travel as required
Fortive Corporation Overview
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.
We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.
We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.
At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.
At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.
At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating.
Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
About the TeamSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 5+ years of relevant experience, or 3+ years with a master's degree
- Embedded design experience
- Experience with electronic, temperature, optical, or similar sensors
- In-depth knowledge of analog and digital circuit design
- Experience with PCB tools, including OrCAD and PSpice
- Knowledge of safety standards and ESD practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio, and collaboration tools
- Design for manufacturability proficiency
- Design for testability proficiency
- Ability to use general hand and laboratory tools
- Optical design experience
- Knowledge of Fortive Business System and continuous improvement principles
- Strong problem-solving, project management, communication, and leadership skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Fortive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortive and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortive.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is fully paid for 12 weeks for all parents, with fertility coverage via Progyny and generous adoption/surrogacy support. Backup child and adult care plus inclusive eligibility extend support across diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple PPO and HSA medical options include telemedicine and second-opinion services, alongside robust mental-health access through Spring Health with no‑cost therapy sessions. The breadth of medical and behavioral health resources is highlighted as a strength.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) provides a competitive employer match each pay period, with an additional company retirement contribution after one year of service. Financial wellness tools and an employee stock purchase plan further bolster long‑term savings.
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What We Do
Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions. We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We’re a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions. We are a diverse team 18,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact. At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference. At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We’re honest about what’s working and what isn’t, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.
