Electrical Engineer - Embedded Systems

Fortive Corporation (SE); Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus or Equity

Job summary

Fortive Corporation seeks an Electrical Engineer/Embedded Systems to lead medium-scale design projects across embedded hardware, automation and controls for medical devices. You will guide technical teams and contribute to the full product development lifecycle.

The role involves collaborating with software and non-R&D functions, developing BOMs, performing tests, and delivering technical reports with strong documentation practices. Domestic/international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of embedded design experience.
• Experience with analog and high-speed digital circuit design.
• Proficiency with Cadence/OrCAD Capture and PCB Editor.
• Firmware development in C, C++, Java, VHDL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Apply embedded design expertise across hardware, automation and controls.
• Plan and lead medium-scale design projects and guide teams.
• Deliver electrical designs through concept to verification and transfer.
• Develop system and subsystem architecture and requirements.
• Create schematics, high-speed PCB designs and cable/harness layouts.
• Develop BOMs and engineering documentation; specify components.
• Develop and execute engineering test protocols; produce reports.
• Maintain design documentation and conduct design reviews.
• Coordinate tests with labs and manage resources to meet timelines.

Skills

Analog & high-speed digital design

Cadence/OrCAD Capture

PCB design

Firmware in C/C++/Java/VHDL/Python

Test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence/OrCAD Capture and PCB Editor

Job description

We are seeking an Electrical Engineer/Embedded Systems with expertise in embedded systems to support the development of new products and the enhancement of existing technologies. In this role, you will plan and lead medium‑scale design projects in the key areas (embedded hardware, automation, and controls), guide technical teams, and contribute to the full product development lifecycle for electrical and electromechanical systems used in medical devices.

You will collaborate across functions, evaluate results, support proposals and cost estimates, and deliver high‑quality engineering documentation and designs.

Core Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in embedded design and general knowledge in the field of electrical engineering.

• Plan and execute design and development assignments

• Deliver electrical designs through the full lifecycle—from concept to requirements, detailed design, verification/validation, and design transfer.

• Develop system and subsystem architecture and design requirements.

• Create electrical schematics, multilayer high speed PCB designs, and electrical cable/harness designs.

• Develop multilevel Bills of Materials (BOMs) and applicable engineering documentation

• Specify electronic components and power supplies.

• Develop and execute engineering test protocols.

• Produce technical reports.

• Maintain accurate documentation of designs, specification, processes, testing, and analysis.

• Perform failure analyses and prepare investigation reports.

• Conduct and participate in technical assessments and design reviews.

• Estimate resource needs and schedule work to meet timelines, specifications and costs.

• Provide technical guidance and coordinate work performed by Engineers, Technicians, and Designers.

• Evaluate progress against technical and project goals.

Additional Engineering & Collaboration Duties

• Provide training and technical support to internal teams and stakeholders.

• Escalate business‑related issues when appropriate.

• Engage directly with customers for Voice of Customer (VOC) studies or technical troubleshooting.

• Interface with third‑party contracting partners for engineering resource support.

• Work with third‑party suppliers for technical services, component sourcing, contract manufacturing, or testing.

• Manage work schedules to align with project timelines.

• Work independently and within cross‑functional teams.

• Collaborate closely with Software Development Engineers and non‑R&D functions.

• Support suppliers, vendors, and consultants; participate in supplier visits and process‑improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate testing with third‑party labs (e.g., NRTL, environmental, HALT).

• Use complex engineering test equipment and general laboratory tools.

• Conduct experiments and troubleshoot designs in a lab environment.

• Apply electrical safety and ESD principles.

• Complete required training and utilize Fortive Business Systems tools.

• Perform other engineering duties as assigned.

• Provide technical supervision and coordination for Engineers and Technicians.

• Standard scheduled working hours.

• Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with 5 years of embedded design experience

• Analog and high-speed digital circuit design

• Cadence/OrCAD Capture and PCB Editor or equivalent

• Proficiency with PSPICE and engineering simulation tools

• Firmware development with C, C++, JAVA, VHDL, and Python

• Hands‑on experience with digital multimeters, mixed‑signal oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and spectrum analyzers

Preferred

• Master’s Degree + 3 years of embedded design experience

• PhD

• Understanding of project management principles

• Design for Manufacturing and Design for Testability

• Knowledge of Electrical Safety and Test Standards

• Domestic and international travel may be required.

• Will need to adhere to Work Environment regarding Health & Safety Requirements (EHS) and Occupational Hazards

• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Electrical Safety & Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection

• Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Testability (DFT)

• Knowledge of relevant Safety and Test Standards

• Will need to adhere to Work Environment regarding Health & Safety Requirements (EHS) and Occupational Hazards

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'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 Advanced Sterilization Products

ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP’s mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP’s products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.

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 101,000- 169,050

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

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 101,000- 169,050

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].