Job Title:  Mechanical Engineer

Location: 

Harleysville, PA, US, 19438

Business Unit:  Power & Data Systems
Posting Date:  Oct 16, 2026
Job Description: 

The Mechanical Engineer applies knowledge of engineering principles across the life cycle of solid-state and electromechanical products.  Responsibilities include new development activities as well as support of legacy products.  Candidate must be a self-starter and able to work in an aggressive, fast-paced and flexible engineering environment. 

  • Analyzes customer requirements and performs 3-D modeling, detailed mechanical design, troubleshooting, validation, and qualification of power, analog, and digital products.
  • Has a grasp of packaging power electronics and data acquisition electronics for use in a wide range of harsh electrical and environmental conditions.
  • Has knowledge of various material properties and use, fabrication methods (mold, machine, bend, 3-D print), surface coatings, finishes, adhesives, lubricants, and enclosure environmental sealing.
  • Performs finite element analysis, thermal analysis, and flow analysis activities to manage weight, fatigue, resonance, and thermal performance. 
  • Provides advice, troubleshooting, and product support during the entire life cycle from initial specification to full production and field support.
  • Develops technical reports and documentation; prepares technical proposals and cost estimates.  Develops and manages BOMs and design documentation; performs configuration control activities.
  • Interfaces and visits customers in support of design, integration, troubleshooting and field support. 
  • Prepares and delivers technical presentations and participates in design reviews.
  • Provides design leadership, coaching, and support in the effective use of engineering practices to analyze, specify, design, document, and test products.
  • Works cooperatively in a design build team environment with goals of specification compliance, manufacturability, testability, achieving cost targets and schedule adherence.
  • Evaluates and recommends tools, training, and suppliers to advance engineering capability.  
  • Researches, recommends, and develops technologies, processes, and methods to meet and advance both customer and AMETEK goals.   
  • Must be personable, possess good communications skills, both written and oral, and be comfortable presenting before an audience.  

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in electronics and electromechanical packaging.
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-marking, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
  • Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite, including EXCEL and PowerPoint.
  • Expertise with SolidWorks™ suite of design tools preferred.
  • Knowledge of and experience with airborne product design, DO-160, and MIL-STD-810 preferred.
  • Estimated Travel 10-15%, primarily to our Binghamton, NY facility.
  • Physical requirements must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Currency:  USD
Salary Minimum:  100,000
Salary Maximum:  130,000
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.


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