Mechanical Design & Validation Engineer

AMETEK; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AMETEK in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Mechanical Design & Validation Engineer to design, test, and validate sensor products used in demanding gas turbine environments. You’ll blend mechanical design with hands-on experimentation, prototype development, and environmental validation to ensure reliability under extreme conditions.

You will work across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to bring robust products from concept through release, applying CAD tools, test plans, and design

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience in mechanical design, development, and testing/validation.
• Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes.
• Hands-on experience designing and executing physical testing or validation plans.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop product designs and specifications in cross-functional teams.
• Design and model components using SolidWorks and CAD tools.
• Create drawings, bills of material, and engineering documentation.
• Perform component selection and support reverse engineering efforts.
• Design and execute test plans, experiments, and validation protocols.
• Develop and document qualification test methods, acceptance criteria, and reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

About Us

At AMETEK, we don’t just manufacture market‑leading electronic instruments and electromechanical devices – we are using innovation to make the world a better place; technology to improve lives; and talent to solve challenges that matter.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Design & Validation Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and validation of sensor products used in gas and steam turbine environments, focusing on thermocouples, RTDs, and cable assemblies. This role combines mechanical design with hands‑on experimentation, prototype development, and environmental validation, ensuring products perform reliably under extreme conditions. The engineer will partner across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to bring robust products from concept through release.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Development

• Develop product designs and specifications in cross‑functional team settings.
• Design and model components using SolidWorks and CAD tools.
• Create drawings, bills of material, and engineering documentation.
• Perform component selection and support reverse engineering efforts.

Testing, Experimentation & Validation

• Design and execute test plans, experiments, and validation protocols for new and existing products.
• Build and instrument prototypes to evaluate design concepts and performance limits.
• Use lab equipment such as environmental chambers, vibration systems, and thermal cycling to simulate real‑world operating conditions.
• Analyze test data to identify root causes, failure modes, and design improvements.
• Drive iterative design‑test‑learn cycles to improve product performance and reliability.
• Develop and document qualification test methods, acceptance criteria, and reports.

Analysis & Problem Solving

• Perform failure analysis and troubleshoot issues using structured methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis, design of experiments).
• Evaluate designs against environmental stresses including temperature, vibration, pressure/flow, and chemical exposure.
• Partner in design reviews to ensure robustness and manufacturability.

Product Release & Cross‑Functional Support

• Support prototype builds, pilot production, and transition to manufacturing.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve production challenges and improve product yield.
• Work with sales/customers to ensure products meet environmental and application requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years experience in mechanical design, product development, and testing/validation.
• Hands‑on experience building and testing prototypes.
• Hands‑on experience designing and executing physical testing or validation plans, not solely simulation or design work.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong background in experimental design, testing, and data‑driven problem solving.
• Experience writing qualification and validation test plans.
• Familiarity with design of experiments, failure analysis, and reliable testing.
• Knowledge of strength of materials, stress analysis, and thermal/mechanical systems.
• Proficiency with CAD tools such as SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
• Experience working in high‑temperature or harsh environment applications (strong plus).

Benefits

• 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

Wilmington, MA.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: $100,000
Salary Maximum: $140,000
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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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].