Electrical Engineer

AMETEK Inc.; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with matching

FSAs and HSA with AMETEK contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Résumé du poste

AMETEK Programmable Power, part of AMETEK Inc., is based in San Diego and focuses on programmable power solutions for precision stimulus, process power, and measurement applications. The Electrical Engineer will support component and product engineering for NPD and sustaining efforts, coordinating with global teams on qualification, BOMs, ECOs, and lifecycle management.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and India-based teams to enable robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Up to 1 year of related electrical engineering experience or internship.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. and access export-controlled information.

Responsabilités

• Support selection, qualification, and validation of components.
• Identify alternate components to address obsolescence and cost concerns.
• Maintain BOMs for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with product development, testing, and ECOs.
• Collaborate with India Component Engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Lead documentation and lifecycle management activities.

Connaissances

Electronic components

Power electronics

Analog & digital circuits

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing/process knowledge

AI productivity tools

Cross-functional communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Outils

ARAS PLM

Oracle ERP

Schematic capture tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Description du poste

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Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions

Posting Date: Oct 8, 2026

Job Description:

About Us:

AMETEK Programmable Power Business Unit (~$160M) is headquartered in San Diego, CA and provides the most advanced Power and Instrumentation solutions for Precision Stimulus, Process Power and Measurement and Switching applications. We also provide a deep expertise in Programmable Power, Data Acquisition and Functional Test applications.

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineer supports component engineering and product engineering activities for programmable power products. This role is primarily focused on component engineering and support of new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering activities. The engineer will collaborate with the India Component Engineering team, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering teams to support component qualification, lifecycle management, BOM maintenance, product development, product testing, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Component Engineering

• Support the selection, qualification, and validation of electronic and electromechanical components.
• Identify and evaluate alternate components to address obsolescence, availability, lead-time, quality, and cost concerns.
• Monitor component lifecycle status and support end-of-life and obsolescence mitigation activities.
• Review and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) related to component updates, substitutions, and lifecycle changes.
• Coordinate with the India Component Engineering team on component qualification, technical reviews, lifecycle management activities, and cross-time-zone collaboration as required.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and Supply Chain teams to address sourcing, availability, supplier, and material-related issues.
• Support supplier and component technical evaluations and maintain the related engineering documentation.

New Product Development (NPD) and Sustaining Engineering Support

• Support power product development, product release, pilot builds, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with product testing, validation, verification, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
• Support manufacturing builds and collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.
• Participate in design reviews and support engineering changes affecting new and existing products.
• Prepare and maintain schematics, specifications, test procedures, reports, manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Support product quality, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Track assigned activities, follow up on action items, and communicate progress to cross-functional teams.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Internship, co-op, academic project, or up to one year of relevant experience in electrical engineering, component engineering, product engineering, or a related field.
• Due to the nature of our programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and must also be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of electronic components, analog and digital circuits, and power electronics.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, engineering drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
• Familiarity with engineering design and analysis tools, schematic capture, Microsoft Excel and Word, and database applications.
• Hands-on experience using common laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, and power supplies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with global and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with component qualification, lifecycle management, obsolescence management, or alternate-part evaluation.
• Exposure to Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including ARAS and Oracle.
• Experience with switched-mode power conversion products, programmable AC/DC power systems, or related power-electronics applications.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, supplier coordination, and design for manufacturability, testability, and serviceability.
• Exposure to PWB layout, feedback controls, magnetics, embedded controllers, modeling, or simulation.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

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 Information:

This role is based in San Diego, California, a city renowned for its idyllic blend of sun, sea, and vibrant culture. With a coastal climate and over 70 miles of stunning coastline, it's a haven for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Explore diverse museums, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, and Balboa Park's gardens and world-famous zoo. Enjoy an active lifestyle with parks, trails, and water sports. Relish international cuisine and experience unique neighborhoods like lively North Park and coastal La Jolla. San Diego offers an irresistible mix of relaxation and adventure.

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

https://www.ametek.com/careers

https://www.programmablepower.com

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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 $7.5billion.

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 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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