Senior Electrical Engineer

Potter Global Technologies; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Program

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off and holidays

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

Potter Global Technologies in Maple Grove, MN is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design, develop, and test analog and digital hardware for life-safety products. You will collaborate with firmware, mechanical, and cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, compliant hardware from concept to production.

The role demands a self-starter mindset, strong engineering judgment, and hands-on use of lab equipment to bring up prototypes and validate designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of experience designing electronic hardware or embedded products.
• Strong ability to design, test, and troubleshoot analog and digital circuits and microcontroller interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and troubleshoot analog and digital circuits for fire-safety products.
• Create schematics, support PCB layout, and bring up prototypes with lab equipment.
• Develop, validate, and optimize microcontroller-based hardware and interfaces with firmware.
• Collaborate with firmware engineers to define hardware interfaces and diagnose system behavior.
• Perform hardware and system verification tests and document results.
• Support design reviews, requirements definition, and production transition.

Skills

Analog circuits

Digital circuits

Microcontroller interfaces

Embedded systems

Schematic design

PCB design

Hardware bring-up

Embedded C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

In-circuit debuggers

Multimeters

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Maple Grove, MN 55369. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00.

At Potter Global Technologies, we’ve been protecting lives around the world for over 125 years—and we’re just getting started. We’re a global leader in life safety solutions, committed to saving lives through innovative technology and trusted partnerships.

Our vision is for our customers to know us globally as their innovative, easy-to-do-business-with, best-in-class life-safety product partner. And our mission? With a passion for creating safer environments worldwide, our mission is to provide our customers with a team of real people that connect them with reliable expertise in life safety applications.

If you're inspired by purpose, energized by collaboration, and thrive in an environment of feedback, ownership, and experimentation—you’ll feel at home here.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer you will design, develop, and test analog and digital electronic hardware for fire alarm and life-safety products as a key technical professional within Potter's Fire‑Safety Group. Working from concept and requirements through testing, approval, and production, you will collaborate closely with firmware engineers, mechanical engineers, and cross‑functional partners to deliver reliable, code‑compliant products. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who takes ownership of technical challenges, applies strong engineering judgment, and works effectively across the organization to drive successful product development. Join a team that's committed to safety, innovation, and excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Design, analyze, and troubleshoot analog and digital circuits for fire-safety products, including sensor interfaces, signal conditioning, A/D conversion, filtering, power systems, and communications.
• Create schematics, support PCB layout activities, and bring up and troubleshoot prototypes using laboratory test equipment.
• Develop, validate, and optimize microcontroller-based hardware and its interfaces with embedded firmware.
• Partner with firmware engineers to define hardware interfaces and diagnose system behavior, including communication between fire alarm devices and control panels.
• Develop and execute hardware and system verification tests, document results, and drive resolution of design-related issues.
• Participate in requirements definition, design reviews, technical planning, and the evaluation of design alternatives to support product development objectives.
• Prepare design specifications, test procedures, engineering change documentation, and product release materials.
• Support UL, FM, and other applicable approval activities, including test preparation, technical documentation, and resolution of findings.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to successfully transition designs into production.
• Investigate production and field issues, providing technical support and continuous improvement recommendations for existing products.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, engineering tools, and industry and regulatory trends relevant to fire-safety hardware design.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications: What You Bring

Experience That Drives Success

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5-10 years of experience developing electronic hardware or embedded electronic products.
• Strong experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits, microcontroller interfaces, and embedded systems.
• Ability to create and interpret schematics and work with PCB design, prototype builds, hardware bring-up, and validation activities.
• Experience using laboratory test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, in-circuit debuggers, and other hardware debugging tools.
• Familiarity with embedded communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, and RS-485.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems, document design decisions, and manage projects with limited supervision.
• Experience developing embedded firmware in C or C++ for microcontroller-based systems. (preferred)
• Experience with fire alarm, life-safety, industrial control, or other regulated products. (preferred)
• Experience supporting UL, FM, or other NRTL product approvals. (preferred)
• Familiarity with EMC, environmental, reliability, and electrical safety testing. (preferred)

Key Strengths & Skills

• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive time management and ability to work on many projects at various points of the product development cycle.
• Bias for action and ability to work with a sense of urgency
• Collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Our Culture

• We build strong relationships—with teammates, partners, and customers
• We take pride in knowing every product we build serves the purpose of protecting lives
• We listen actively, coach frequently, and own our results
• We foster innovation, value curiosity, and believe that experimentation is part of growth
• We create a welcoming and inclusive space where everyone belongs
• We take ownership of our work—quality and safety are at the core of what we do

Benefits That Matter

• Employee Ownership Program – You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We share success together.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Financial Wellness programs including complimentary Certified Financial Planner sessions
• Recognition programs that celebrate individual and team winsA mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day

Location

This is a full-time position, on-site at our facility located in Maple Grove, MN.