Job Title:  Design Engineer

Location: 

Westerly, RI, US, 02891

Business Unit:  Engineered Interconnects & Packaging
Posting Date:  Jun 29, 2026
Job Description: 

Job Summary:

The Design Engineer is a highly skilled and motivated engineer that can design harsh environment connectors, cable assemblies and hull penetrators for subsea applications. The design engineer will take the design from concept modeling to production ready prints and support the manufacturing of the product.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with customers (internal and external) to develop and document complex products for harsh subsea environment applications that meet performance requirements at the expected product cost, project budget and timeline. 
  • Construct prototypes and confirm designs with the quality department and purchasing team. Work with Engineering colleagues on tooling and manufacturing equipment and processes.  Work with manufacturing on initial build and ensure goals for reliability and compliance are achieved. 
  • Develop and maintain product details, drawings, and assembly instructions utilizing engineering and MRP software tools. 

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical engineering or related technical field. 
  • 3+ years of design engineering work experience of technical products preferred.
  • Proficient with SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD software and 2D drafting and mechanical design and  MS Office. 
  • Accurate and strong attention to detail. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong customer collaboration and relationship growth.
  • Ability to work across various departments to support collaborative business outcomes.
  • Must have demonstrated a strong work ethic and sense of urgency for completing assigned work with a history of meeting commitments.
  • Ability to adjust priorities to multiple demands and to work both independently and as part of team. 
  • Able to travel on occasion to domestic and global customer locations. 



Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Currency:  USD
Salary Minimum:  70,000
Salary Maximum:  100,000
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: Providence
Nearest Secondary Market: Rhode Island