Job Title:  R&D Intern

Location: 

Columbus, OH, US, 43085

Business Unit:  Power Protection & Quality Solutions
Posting Date:  May 5, 2026
Job Description: 

 

This position is for a highly motivated individual to work as part of a research and development team to design and troubleshoot hardware, PCBAs, transformers, and power components for UPS systems. The candidate should have good written and verbal communication skills and be able to work in a team effectively. This position requires support for new products as well as legacy products. The individual is an energetic, experienced professional who can work both individually and with a team. This position will be in Columbus, OH and will report to the Director of Engineering/R&D.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and Simulation: Participate in the design and simulation of power electronic circuits, including converters, inverters, and controllers.
  • Prototyping and Testing: Assist in the development of prototypes by soldering, assembling components, and wiring circuits, followed by conducting experiments to validate their functionality, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging: Collaborate with engineers to identify and resolve issues in power electronic systems, utilizing oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools to analyze and debug circuitry effectively.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of design iterations, test results, and experimental procedures, and contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations summarizing findings and recommendations.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Working knowledge of IGBT’s, SCR’s, transformer basics, buck-converters
  • Ability to understand and extend schematics.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skill
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

Compensation

Employee Type:  Hourly
Salary Minimum:  $40,000
Salary Maximum:  $45,000
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.

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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