Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer Job DescriptionObjectives:Do you want to serve a higher purpose?Are you looking for a career and not just another job?The people at Industrial Scientific are making a difference. We believe that great people working with great tools in a supportive environment will deliver better products and services and do their best work for our customers. Our leaders understand the critical elements of breakthrough performance: bringing out the best in people; creating a climate of trust, openness and high performance; fostering candor and initiative; and treating people fairly and with dignity. Industrial Scientific provides the environment, leadership and support that enable employees to exceed their career expectations.Industrial Scientific’s product development team includes skilled engineers, designers and technicians in the disciplines of electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineering. Third-party design partners are used (both locally and abroad) to augment our in-house team or to provide specific expertise. For the most part, we build what we design – often in our modern manufacturing factory right here in Western Pennsylvania.We design and develop a wide variety of world-class gas detection instruments, sensors, accessories and infrastructure for worker connectivity and remote management. Our designs include the latest mixed-signal embedded computing technology, mechanical packaging, miniaturization, and compelling user-interfaces. We partner with a dedicated, in-house application software team providing feature-rich web-based applications that help our customers keep their workers safe. An Electrical Engineer is a skilled engineering professional who designs large-scale electrical engineering projects. This person will often serve as the Lead Electrical Engineer in the ISC Stage-Gate Product Development Process.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:This position is responsible for the detailed electrical design throughout the Product Development life-cycle. This position may occasionally be involved in Enhancement & Sustaining projects for ISC legacy products. This position is expected to work closely with various cross-functional groups to fully assure a properly designed product from concept to production. The duties may include, but are not limited to:Designing analog and digital hardware to receive agency approvals (UL, CSA, ATEX, IEC, MSHA, etc.)Define and execute system level specifications and requirementsEstablishing strategic direction of electrical designsDeveloping technical design documentationTroubleshooting of new and legacy designsFollow, enforce and mature the corporate engineering processesDevelop and present materials for design reviews and champion design for manufacturability, reliability and serviceabilityDesigning legacy product upgradesTraining in the technical use and servicing of new designsCollaborative participation in cross-functional product development teamsAct as central liaison with quality assurance during product testingRequired Qualifications:Minimum BSEE from an accredited engineering college or universityMinimum 3+ years experience in circuit design fieldProven success with low level analog circuit designProven success with digital hardware design with micro-controllersAbility to develop schematics and layout in AltiumDemonstrated analytical skillsSelf-starter with the ability to work as part of a team while also meeting individual responsibilitiesPreferred Qualifications:5+ years experience in circuit design fieldIntrinsic safety designRF design and/or wireless technology integrationBattery technologiesEmbedded programmingSpice circuit simulation and signal integrityDemonstrated understanding of safety-critical embedded system designProject managementSoft Skills:Able to work effectively in a formal product development team environmentAble to exercise independent, sound judgment and decision makingAble to commit to and work under deadlinesDemonstrated understanding of Stage-Gate development processEffective written and verbal communication skillsManage third party on and off-shore development teams when neededFortive Corporation OverviewFortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. 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 advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.We are a diverse team 10,000 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 Industrial ScientificIndustrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Bonus or EquityThis position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.Pay RangeThe salary range for this position (in local currency) is 70,600 - 117,900Department:Engineering