Job Title:  R&D Intern

Location: 

Columbus, OH, US, 43085

Business Unit:  Power Protection & Quality Solutions
Posting Date:  Apr 6, 2026
Job Description: 

This position is for a highly motivated individual to work as part of a research and development team designing hardware and software for UPS systems.  This position will help develop new products as well as provide support for legacy ones. The candidate should have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to work effectively on both a multi-disciplinary team and individually. This position will be based in our Columbus, OH office and will report to an Embedded Systems Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Build PCB test fixtures for critical components of UPS systems
  • Design software for embedded processors used in PCB test fixtures
  • Develop software specifications and test plans
  • Testing and debugging system software

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of progress towards a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer/Electrical.
  • Engineering or Computer Science from a recognized, fully accredited program.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Working level knowledge of C/C++
  • Ability to understand and extend code written by others
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
  • Excellent organizational and time management skill
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with ARM microcontrollers
  • Experience with emWin, TouchGFX, or other embedded graphics tools
  • Experience with FPGAs
  • Schematic capture and PCB layout

Compensation

Employee Type:  Hourly
Salary Minimum:  $45,000
Salary Maximum:  $50,000
Incentive:  No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting.  The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.


Nearest Major Market: Columbus
Nearest Secondary Market: Dublin