Electrical Engineer

Industrial Scientific; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,100 - 120,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

A leading gas detection company in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design innovative gas detection instruments. The role requires a BSEE, at least 5 years in circuit design, and proficiency in analog and digital hardware design. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle, ensuring compliance with agency approvals and developing system-level specifications. This position offers a competitive salary and eligibility for bonuses, contributing to a safer workplace worldwide.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSEE from an accredited engineering college or university.
• Minimum 5 years experience in circuit design field.
• Proven success with low‑level analog circuit design.
• Proven success with digital hardware design with micro‑controllers.
• Ability to develop schematics and layout in Altium.

Responsibilities

• Design analog and digital hardware to receive agency approvals.
• Define and execute system‑level specifications and requirements.
• Establishing strategic direction of electrical designs.
• Developing technical design documentation.
• Troubleshooting of new and legacy designs.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Digital hardware design

Altium schematics development

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

BSEE from an accredited engineering college

Tools

Altium

Job description

Senior Electrical Engineer Job Description

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 electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineering disciplines. Third‑party design partners are used (both locally and abroad) to augment our in‑house team or to provide specific expertise. 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the detailed electrical design throughout the Product Development life‑cycle. It may occasionally be involved in Enhancement & Sustaining projects for ISC legacy products. The candidate is expected to work closely with various cross‑functional groups to fully assure a properly designed product from concept to production.

• Designing analog and digital hardware to receive agency approvals (UL, CSA, ATEX, IEC, MSHA, etc.)
• Define and execute system‑level specifications and requirements
• Establishing strategic direction of electrical designs
• Developing technical design documentation
• Troubleshooting of new and legacy designs
• Follow, enforce and mature the corporate engineering processes
• Develop and present materials for design reviews and champion design for manufacturability, reliability and serviceability
• Designing legacy product upgrades
• Training in the technical use and servicing of new designs
• Collaborative participation in cross‑functional product development teams
• Act as central liaison with quality assurance during product testing

Required Qualifications

• Minimum BSEE from an accredited engineering college or university
• Minimum 5 years experience in circuit design field
• Proven success with low‑level analog circuit design
• Proven success with digital hardware design with micro‑controllers
• Ability to develop schematics and layout in Altium
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Self‑starter with the ability to work as part of a team while also meeting individual responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

• MSEE from an accredited engineering college or university
• 10 years experience in circuit design field
• Intrinsic safety design
• RF design and/or wireless technology integration
• Battery technologies
• Embedded programming
• Spice circuit simulation and signal integrity
• Demonstrated understanding of safety‑critical embedded system design
• Project management

Soft Skills

• Able to work effectively in a formal product development team environment
• Able to exercise independent, sound judgment and decision making
• Able to commit to and work under deadlines
• Demonstrated understanding of Stage‑Gate development process
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Manage third party on‑and off‑shore development teams when needed

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive'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 are a diverse team of 10,000, 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, in us, and in growth. We are 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 Scientific

Industrial 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 65,100.00 - 120,900.00