Sensor Technical Lead

11/21/2025

The Sensor Technical Lead is responsible for sensor performance throughout the Product Development life-cycle and may be involved in Enhancement & Sustaining projects for ISC legacy products. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure proper design from concept to production.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

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About The Company

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. Ready to move your career forward? Find out more at careers.fortive.com. Recruitment fraud alert: Fortive has been made aware of candidates receiving fraudulent job opportunities from unauthorized recruiting agencies or people impersonating Fortive leaders. We take this matter very seriously and are taking all appropriate measures to address this. Learn more: https://careers.fortive.com/recruitment_fraud

About the Role

This position is responsible for the sensor performance 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. Lead design, analysis and validation of sensing systems Lead analysis, evaluation and validation of materials used to develop sensing systems Develop and refine algorithms for interpreting sensor output Analyze data to resolve discrepancies between expected and actual performance Collaborate with cross functional team to optimize hardware and system integration Develop and maintain documentation for designs, validation protocols and algorithm development Monitor advancements in sensing technologies and recommend updates to keep products best-in-class Ensure compliance with relevant agency approvals and safety standards Participate in technical reviews, cross-functional meetings and strategy sessions Minimum PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field from an accredited engineering college or university Minimum 5 years experience in sensor chemistry, ink formulation or material science Demonstrated expertise in sensor system design and signal processing Demonstrated experience with hardware/firmware integration for sensor systems Demonstrated analytical skills Self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team while also meeting individual responsibilities Experience in environmental, gas or particulate monitoring Proficiency in JIRA and JAMA Experience using statistical analysis models Experience in project management Experience in regulated industries (e.g. medical devices, aerospace, automotive) 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 Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly

Key Skills

Sensor PerformanceProduct DevelopmentDesignAnalysisValidationAlgorithm DevelopmentData AnalysisCross-Functional CollaborationHardware IntegrationSignal ProcessingProject ManagementStatistical AnalysisRegulated IndustriesCommunication SkillsSelf-StarterStage-Gate Development Process