Electronic Hardware Design Engineer

Role: Senior Electronic Hardware Design Engineer - NPI

Location: Glasgow

Why this is a great place to work…

It all starts with the people and the culture. You will love working with colleagues who have a genuine desire to innovate and solve complex problems. This keeps us wired. Our culture is one of continuous improvement. We each come into work every day striving to make the organization a little better than it was the day before. We ask the tough questions and push each other to be bold. This occurs in an environment that fosters authenticity and transparency. There are no games. No hidden agenda. No politics. What you see one day is what you will get any other day.  Qualitrol associates enjoy the autonomy, breadth of responsibility and creativity that are part of a smaller, entrepreneurial environment while leveraging resources, best practices, and career opportunities from a fortune 500 company, Fortive.

Your Impact

As a highly skilled Senior Electronics Design Engineer you will be involved in the design and development of our new products to market working in a multi-disciplinary systems engineering team environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working on electronic design from conception to completion in an NPI environment. The role requires a deep understanding of electronic components, systems, testing, and manufacturing processes.

Working in an agile project execution environment you will be a self-motivated creative problem solver, a team player with a curiosity to learn who accepts challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Here’s where you’ll demonstrate your competencies: 

·       Good verbal and written communication skills.

·       Experience working within a multi-functional team on development of new or enhancing existing components/assemblies/products in and agile / scrum environment.

·       Methodological approach to problem solving.

·       Excellent understanding of electronic analogue and digital circuit design and development from concept to detailed design.

·       Experience designing mixed signal systems.

·       Experienced with circuit simulation tools (LT Spice, Microcap).

·       Experienced with schematic and PCB design tools (preferably Altium).

·       Define and optimise manufacturing processes for assemblies, including PCB Fabrication, component assembly, and testing.

·       Conduct design reviews and provide input to ensure manufacturability, testability, and reliability of electronic designs.

·       Evaluate and qualify electronic components and suppliers, ensuring compliance with quality and performance requirements.

·       Develop and maintain documentation including schematic design, change records, BoM’s, assembly procedures, test plans.

·       Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the NPI process, reduce costs, and to improve product quality and reliability.

·       Provide mentorship and technical support to junior engineers.

Qualifications & Experience

·       Batchelors Degree in Electronic Engineering or related field; Masters degree preferred

·       Minimum of 5 years experience in electronics design and NPI, preferably at a senior level

·       Excellent knowledge of electronic components and circuit design using analogue and digital electronics

·       Proficient in electronic software design packages such as Altium

·       Experience with manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies, including PCB fabrication, and testing

·       Knowledge of industry standards and regulations for electronic products

·       Excellent problem solving skills

·       Experience of RF design (nice to have)

·       Microprocessor knowledge and experience would be beneficial

·       Interface / Protocol Development – RS232, RS484, TCP/IP, UDP, 4-20mA

·       Interface to motherboards – Qseven or similar

·       Member of a professional institute, preferably Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership

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. 

Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com.

We Are Fortive
Qualitrol Corp is a proud subsidiary of FORTIVE; a global family of more than 20 industry-leading industrial growth and technology companies, united by a shared purpose: to make the world stronger, safer, and more effective by providing essential technology for the people who accelerate progress. Here, you get the excitement of a “startup” with the stability and predictability of an organization strongly grounded in its roots and with a proven track record of growth. There is no limit to what you can learn, or the impact you can make: for you, for us, for growth. 

Quick facts…

• $7 billion+ in revenue, $1 billion+ in operating profit, and a market cap of $20+ billion
• 20+ operating companies
• Market-leading products in field instrumentation, transportation, sensing, product realization, automation and specialty, and franchise distribution
• 26,000+ employees across 50 countries
• Culture based on Fortive Business System, the cornerstone of our competitive advantage

What are the benefits and perks of working at Fortive?

You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. You can view the benefits summary by visiting Fortive Benefits.