Job Title:  Electrical Engineer

Join AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in cutting-edge programmable power solutions and systems. We specialize in designing and delivering precision AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, power subsystems, and compliance test solutions. If you're ready to work at the forefront of differentiated power technologies, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-tech environment!

Job Summary

The Electrical Engineer will perform related duties in the design of AC and DC power conversion hardware and embedded digital controllers, at the system and circuit level, during the product development cycle, and performs sustaining engineering of released products. Supporting engineering team with different activities related to product release, pilot run build, documentation support and etc.

Roles & Responsibilities

This position has responsibility for:

• High level in organization skills, follow up, schedule, tracking activities, reporting progress
• Participate in design power and control circuits as utilized in programmable AC and DC power products. Generate product documentation (schematics and BOMs), content for manuals, test procedures, reports, and process ECOs.
• Provide technical expertise in the areas of power converters, analog/digital controls, modeling, and simulation during product development: analog/digital/power design, mechanical packaging, PWB design, safety certification, and product test.
• Perform hands-on laboratory engineering work, encompassing hardware/firmware prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting/debugging.
• Evaluate designs, and perform hardware/firmware validation, throughout the product development cycle, and sustaining in production.

Competency Requirements

In order to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Working with ambiguity - Achieves forward progress in the face of poorly defined situations and/or unclear goals; able to work effectively with limited or partial information
• Critical thinking - Skilled at finding logical flaws in arguments and plans; identifies problems and solutions that others might miss; provides detailed insight and constructive criticism into problems and complex situations
• Displaying technical expertise - Keeps his/her technical skills current; effectively applies specialized knowledge and skills to perform work tasks; understands and masters the technical skills, knowledge, and tasks associated with his/her job; shares technical expertise with others
• Drive for results - Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; will to put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives; takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications (Experience and Skills)

• 1 years of relevant experience in the new product development and release. 
• Competent, at the system and circuit level, in design of electronic circuits as used in power converters and digital controllers, with good analytical skills and knowledge of practical design implementations.
• Proficient in common engineering design tools, such as simulation software, mathematical analysis, schematic capture, MS Excel/Word, and database applications.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and techniques as required to ensure product design manufacturability, testability, and serviceability.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing process, sourcing of material.
• Communication skills working with suppliers and vendors.
• Good interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the design of switched-mode power conversion products is desirable.
• Experience in feedback controls and magnetics design is desirable.
• Experience with PWB layout software is desirable.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

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

Location information:

This position is located in beautiful San Diego, California. Many consider San Diego to possess the best climate in the country. Daytime temperatures average 70 degrees Fahrenheit year-round. Besides its amazing weather, San Diego is known for its miles of white-sand beaches, nightlife, outdoor culture, and ethnic diversity. It is also known for being a great place to raise a family due to having some of the best public schools in the country. The city offers plenty of family fun attractions, which include the world-famous San Diego Zoo, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND. San Diego County comprises of 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan and Chula Vista to name a few.

Salary Range: 

The annual pay range for this position generally ranges between $70,000.00 - $90,000.00. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. In addition, AMETEK provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.

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

Programmable Power: https://www.programmablepower.com/

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 30 pounds.