Power Electronics Manager

AMETEK; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

FSAs

HSA contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

AMETEK Columbus is seeking a Power Electronics Manager to lead a team of electrical engineers in developing high‑power inverters, converters, and transformers. You will oversee obsolescence, lifecycle management, and coordinate with QA, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain to deliver reliable solutions for demanding nuclear‑grade industrial systems.

The role requires 10+ years in industrial equipment, ABET‑accredited electrical engineering, and strong business communication.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial equipment.
• Experience managing power electronics teams.
• Strong business communication with executives, clients, and partners.
• Strategic thinker who understands customer needs.
• Strong project management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level guidance on power electronics solutions, topology selection and system architecture.
• Ensure solutions meet customer specs, regulatory requirements, and nuclear‑grade reliability standards.
• Drive risk assessment and mitigation during proposals to support project execution.
• Support NPI efforts with application and market insights.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the power electronics team and foster continuous improvement.
• Set performance goals and provide coaching and career development.
• Plan workloads, allocate resources, and prioritize to meet commitments.
• Champion talent acquisition and retention in the technical organization.
• Serve as senior technical contact for customers and engineering teams.
• Lead critical technical discussions and escalations with customers.

Skills

Power electronics

Team leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Project management

Nuclear-grade standards

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

The Power Electronics Manager leads a team of electrical engineers in developing high‑power inverters, converters, and transformers while overseeing component obsolescence and lifecycle management. This role partners with QA, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain to deliver competitive, reliable solutions for demanding applications, including nuclear‑grade and high‑reliability industrial systems. Responsibilities include team development, process improvement, cost and margin discipline, and supporting new product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide senior‑level technical guidance on power electronics solutions, including topology selection, system architecture, and compliance with applicable industry standards.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and AMETEK's nuclear‑grade reliability standards.
• Drive technical risk assessment and mitigation during the proposal phase to support successful project execution.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) efforts by providing application and market insights.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the power electronics team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Set individual performance goals aligned with overall business objectives and provide ongoing coaching and career development.
• Drive workload planning, resource allocation, and prioritization to meet business and customer commitments.
• Champion talent acquisition and retention strategies to build a high‑performing technical organization.
• Serve as the senior technical point of contact for customers, application engineering, project engineering, and design engineering.
• Lead critical customer discussions, technical clarifications, and escalations.
• Partner with Sales leadership to develop winning strategies for key pursuits across nuclear, oil & gas, petrochemical, and industrial markets.
• Represent AMETEK Solidstate Controls at customer meetings, technical reviews, industry events, and trade shows as needed.
• Provide market and competitive intelligence to inform product strategy and roadmap decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited program.
• Previous management experience working in power electronics applications.
• 10+ years of experience with industrial equipment.
• Strong technical and business communication skills, including ability to communicate with executives, clients, employees, and partners.
• Strategic thinker who understands and anticipates customer needs.
• Strong project management, communication, interpersonal, and team leadership and organization skills.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong business skills combined with in‑depth knowledge of industrial batteries, AC‑DC rectifiers, DC‑AC inverters, and AC‑AC voltage regulators.
• Knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and regulations (NEC, UL).
• Knowledge of electrical applications for high and low voltage electrical systems.

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 can make a true impact.
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities.

Compensation

• Employee Type: Salaried
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 135,000
• Salary Maximum: 155,000
• Incentive: No

Location

Columbus, Ohio.

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, or basis of disability. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].