Job Title:  Division VP, System Engineering & Innovation

Location: 

Pleasanton, CA, US, 94588

Business Unit:  Gatan
Posting Date:  Jul 11, 2025
Job Description: 

Introductory Paragraph:

The Division VP of Systems Engineering will be responsible for creating and implementing a comprehensive engineering and New Product Development program for the business units (BUs) in the Materials Analysis Division. This position offers the opportunity to make a
significant and highly visible impact on a successful and growing organization. The position includes a good deal of latitude in laying out the structure and the team, building on strengths and diving improvements.

This position reports directly to MAD's General Manager as part of the Materials Analysis Division team with each business unit's head of Engineering/R&D functionally reporting into this role.

 

Responsibilities section:

  • You will be responsible for the success of the most critical engineering and process improvement initiatives within the division
  • Need to have a thorough knowledge of engineering processes and approach's to the industrialization of products
  • You will serve as a change agent pioneer to improve relationships with suppliers and customers.
  • You will serve as a key technical leader in the division, driving process improvement issues related to yield
  • Work with each BU to develop and refine their NPI commercialization road maps
  • Drive innovation through cross pollination between the BU's
  • Actively engage in acquisition due diligence from a technical standpoint and post integration activities, including facility consolidations.
  • Drive the organization to achieve short- and long-term business objectives, Revenue growth, EBITDA growth, and working capital improvements.

Requirements section:

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally both locally and  throughout the organization.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Salary Minimum:  $200,000 +
Salary Maximum:  $200,000 +
Incentive:  Yes

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 $7.0 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 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com 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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