Electrical Engineer

AMETEK Inc.; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Engineering seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, prototype, test, and certify precision measurement electronics from concept through production. You will work across hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust instrumentation for demanding environments.

You will develop analog/digital circuits, create documentation, and lead certification efforts while contributing to cost reduction and product improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Five or more years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and circuit design
• Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting both analog and digital circuits
• Understanding of PCB layout principles and manufacturing considerations
• Experience working with embedded systems and microcontroller firmware
• Knowledge of EMC, RF interference
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and validate analog and digital electronic circuits and subsystems for new and existing products
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including project plans, requirements, test protocols, and validation reports
• Build and integrate electrical and mechanical prototypes, supporting projects throughout the entire product lifecycle from concept through production release
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams to deliver robust, customer-focused solutions
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions through engineering change and continuous improvement processes
• Lead certification efforts for products requiring approvals such as hazardous location, Bluetooth, EMC, RF, and other regulatory compliance standards
• Plan, track, and communicate project progress while helping ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget
• Support product enhancements, cost-reduction initiatives, and manufacturing optimization efforts
• Contribute wherever needed to help advance Crystal Engineering's mission, products, and customers

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline

Five+ years electrical engineering experience

Tools

Altium Designer

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Network analyzers

Signal generators

Environmental chambers

Calipers and micrometers

Job description

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Business Unit: Sensor, Test & Calibration

Posting Date: Oct 21, 2026

Job Description:

Help design the next generation of precision measurement technology.

At Crystal Engineering, our products are trusted by professionals who depend on accurate, reliable measurements in some of the world's most demanding industrial environments. We're looking for an Electrical Engineer who enjoys bringing ideas to life, from concept and prototype through testing, certification, and production.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in developing industry-leading instrumentation, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and solving complex engineering challenges involving electronics, firmware, wireless technologies, and hazardous-location certifications. If you thrive in a hands-on environment where you can see your designs become real products, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

As a member of our engineering team, you will lead and contribute to the development of innovative electronic products while balancing performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Design, develop, test, and validate analog and digital electronic circuits and subsystems for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including project plans, requirements, test protocols, and validation reports.
• Build and integrate electrical and mechanical prototypes, supporting projects throughout the entire product lifecycle from concept through production release.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams to deliver robust, customer-focused solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions through engineering change and continuous improvement processes.
• Lead certification efforts for products requiring approvals such as hazardous location, Bluetooth, EMC, RF, and other regulatory compliance standards.
• Plan, track, and communicate project progress while helping ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Support product enhancements, cost-reduction initiatives, and manufacturing optimization efforts.
• Contribute wherever needed to help advance Crystal Engineering's mission, products, and customers.

What Makes You Successful:

You are a curious problem solver who enjoys both hands-on engineering and strategic project leadership. You are equally comfortable at a workbench debugging a circuit, reviewing schematic designs, or presenting technical findings to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
• Five or more years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and circuit design.
• Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting both analog and digital circuits.
• Understanding of PCB layout principles and manufacturing considerations.
• Experience working with embedded systems and microcontroller firmware.
• Knowledge of EMC, RF interference.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to useAItools 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

Preferred Experience:

• Product certification experience involving hazardous locations, wireless technologies, Bluetooth, EMC, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing products for industrial, instrumentation, controls, or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems and product integration.
• Experience with measurement technologies involving pressure and temperature instrumentation.

Tools & Technologies You'll Use:

• Altium Designer
• Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, environmental chambers, and other advanced test equipment
• Precision measurement equipment including calipers and micrometers
• Prototype assembly and manufacturing toolsli>
• Microsoft Office Suite and engineering documentation systems

Why Crystal Engineering?

At Crystal Engineering, engineers are empowered to own projects, influence product direction, and see their work directly impact customers around the world. You'll join a collaborative team that values innovation, technical excellence, continuous improvement, and practical problem-solving.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.

#CareForTomorrow

At AMETEK STC we believe in building a sustainable future for our customers, colleagues, suppliers, and the communities in which we operate. We take an active role in promoting real change, by contributing to a healthy, fair, and sustainable society in many of the countries our facilities are located. We call it #CareForTomorrow!

https://www.ametekstc.com/about-us/carefortomorrow

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.

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 22,000 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.

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 [phone].