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Job Title:  Quality Engineer

Location: 

Rochester, NY, US, 14605

Business Unit:  Power Protection & Quality Solutions
Posting Date:  Apr 27, 2026
Job Description: 

Title: Quality Engineer  

About Us: 

Join AMETEK Power Instruments, an innovative leader in electronic instrumentation for the electric utility and process industries. We specialize in delivering top-tier products like fault recorders, annunciators, and turbine engine sensors that measure and monitor power generation, transmission, and end-user assets. If you're ready to make a real impact in the energy and manufacturing sectors, we invite you to bring your expertise and passion to our team. 

Job Summary: 

Interdisciplinary individual working closely with a cross-functional manufacturing team to ensure metrology and quality standards while driving continuous improvement, data/root cause analysis, and compliance. The candidate will support and assist in all quality functions including metrology tasks, regulatory compliance, supplier quality, electrical troubleshooting, and data development. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Ability to read and understand test schedule, work orders, test manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, schematics, and test procedures.
  • Possess the ability to work under minimum supervision, work well with other departments, and lead improvement team efforts.
  • Troubleshooting of electrical measurement equipment and perform rework where required
  • Maintains Test Equipment Database and be Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, and Excel. Familiarity with Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint is a plus.
  • Coordinate and perform calibration on a variety of electrical and mechanical items to support production and testing. Organization, prioritization, and efficiency are critical to ensure compliance with calibration requirements while also supporting production.
  • Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for various processes, equipment, and material deviations
  • Coordinates all activity for test equipment work and parts procurement with vendors
  • Knowledge of commonly used procedures, practices, and concepts within an operational organization using ISO 9001 practices and follow safety policy and procedures
  • Assist with regulatory audits and compliance
  • Works with engineers, technicians, production personnel, and others regarding testing procedures and results, and to resolve problems. Including corrective actions, material review, and new product development

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM
  • Minimum 1-3 years’ experience, ideally in a technical field; will consider equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience with data analysis
  • Experience working with technical documents and procedures
  • Experience with electrical test equipment and software
  • Experience troubleshooting electrical equipment

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Knowledge of lean six sigma, PFMEA, and ISO 9001
  • Experience in automation/scripting
  • The candidate must demonstrate the ability to work both in teams and independently with limited supervision while using effective verbal and written communications, time management, and problem-solving skills.

What’s in It for You: 

  • Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off  
  • Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance 
  • 401(k), plus matching 
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave 
  • Employee referral program 
  • Tuition reimbursement program  
  • Employee assistance program 
  • Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact 
  • Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities 

Additional Details: 

Location: 

This role is in Rochester, New York, a city of rich culture and natural beauty. Explore museums, music festivals, and picturesque parks. Nearby Finger Lakes offer wine tasting and outdoor fun. Rochester's strong economy and educational institutions make it an excellent place to live and work. Discover a vibrant, welcoming community in Rochester.  

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: 

https://www.ametek.com/careers 

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at: 

Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Salary Minimum:  $70,000
Salary Maximum:  $85,000
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: Rochester

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