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Fortive Corporation Senior Innovation Engineer in Everett, Washington
Fluke engineers develop the next generation of test and measurement technologies to transform how end users collect, analyze, and interact with data. The Fluke Research & Innovation team explores and develops new technologies, improving existing measurement capabilities and opening new product markets.
We are seeking a Senior Innovation Engineer to identify, develop, qualify, and transition technologies for new, innovative calibration products. You will be on the cutting-edge of what brings new opportunities to our business and breakthrough value for our customers.
Responsibilities:
Investigate new and existing measurement, calibration, and sensing techniques and technologies which may be applied to the next generation of Fluke products
Engage with customers to understand new test and measurement opportunities
Assess the technical maturity and technology gaps to effectively solve customer problems
Partner with design teams to generate early-stage product embodiments and prototypes of varying levels of fidelity
Partner with a cross-functional team of business leaders, engineers, and other technologists to define vision and direction for technology development initiatives
Identify external partnerships and manage relations to support development objectives.
Provide technical leadership for transfer of Innovation programs to product development teams.
Provide analysis of competitor’s products, with intent to determine unmet customer needs and enhance Fluke’s ability to serve our customers.
Bring forth patent opportunities and partner with internal legal counsel to develop
Contribute to Fluke’s technology roadmap development
Cross-functional work to improve tools and processes, and consultation to accelerate time to market of new technologies
Proactively identify people, process, and technical gaps within the team. Propose solutions and take actions to close those gaps
Mentor and coach other team members
Up to 25% travel, including international travel.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 10+ years of industrial experience.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience with technology/product development process and bringing physical devices to market
Considerable experience with metrology concepts (e.g. precision, resolution, tolerance, accuracy, uncertainty, repeatability) and direct practice in one or more modalities of calibration (e.g. electrical, temperature, pressure, etc.)
Ability to work independently and manage forward progress when faced with ambiguity
Innovative – Demonstrated creativity, flexibility, and ability to bring structure to ambiguous concepts
Critical thinking – Motivated to experiment, apply critical thinking and problem solving to test technical and commercial hypotheses
Customer obsessed – strong, hands-on, in-the-field, customer interaction skills
Communication - Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills. Ability to support conclusions with non-technical audiences as well as detail technical results and requirements to engineering peers.
Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in engineering or related discipline; MBA or equivalent business experience
Project leadership experience
Experience and/or interest in electrified transportation
Previous involvement with standards committees or working groups
Hardware design experience, analog and/or digital electronics is a plus.
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 (https://stgfortive.taleo.net/enterprise/careers.fortive.com) .
Fluke
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 process should ask to speak with a Human Resources representative to request an accommodation.
Everett, WA: The salary range for this position is $114,655 - $212,750
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.
Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.