Electrical Engineer II

Overview

Join Us as an Electrical Engineer at Potter Global Technologies. 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.

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.

What You’ll Do

• Design, prototype, and validate embedded systems for a variety of real-world applications.
• Create design documentation (schematics, BOMs, assembly drawings, etc.) for new products.
• Troubleshooting of analog and digital circuits.
• Develop and maintain efficient, reliable firmware across 8-, 16-, and 32-bit platforms.
• Write clean, well-documented code in C for real-time systems with tight performance requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored embedded solutions that meet unique technical needs.
• Create and maintain thorough documentation, including specifications, hardware drawings, and ECOs.
• Test and debug embedded software using tools such as in-circuit emulators and digital oscilloscopes.
• Analyze and resolve hardware-level issues by interpreting schematics and working hands-on with electronics.
• Participate in code reviews and design discussions to drive quality and innovation.
• Provide technical support to internal teams and external clients throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop tools, scripts, and methods to streamline testing and verification processes.
• Contribute to the release of new products and improvements to existing systems.
• Perform additional engineering duties as assigned to support team and company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training – or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in embedded software or hardware development.
• Direct experience in programming in C for real-time systems in 8-, 16-, and 32-bit embedded environments.
• Knowledge of operating system concepts in embedded systems (RTOS).
• Understanding of common communication interfaces/protocols, such as RS485, I2C, SPI, UART, TCP/IP, and UDP.
• High degree of familiarity with in-circuit emulators, digital storage oscilloscopes, etc.

Preferred Knowledge & Attributes

• Strong technical knowledge of fire alarm systems, including hardware, software, and networking.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (Spice).
• PCB layout experience (or an interest in developing PCB layout skills).

Key Strengths & Skills

• Acts with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proactive time management and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and schematic capture/PCB design software

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 wins
• A mission-driven team that supports life-saving outcomes, every day

Location

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

Ready to Apply?

Ready to make a real impact? If you’re driven, curious, and excited to grow with a team that’s changing the world—and where you’re not just an employee but an owner—we want you on board!

Join us, and let’s create safer environments together—making a global difference you’ll be proud to own.