Power Electronics Manager: Nuclear-Grade, High-Reliability Leader

AMETEK, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with matching

FSAs/HSA with AMETEK contribution

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Power Electronics Manager to lead a team of electrical engineers at our Columbus, Ohio facility.

The role focuses on developing high‑power inverters and converters while overseeing obsolescence and lifecycle management in collaboration with QA, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power electronics, with cross‑functional, customer‑facing leadership experience.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree required.
• 10+ years of experience with industrial equipment.
• Previous management experience in power electronics applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level technical guidance on power electronics solutions, including topology selection and system architecture.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and nuclear-grade reliability standards.
• Drive technical risk assessment and mitigation during proposals to support project execution.
• Support new product introduction with application and market insights.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the power electronics team with a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Set individual performance goals aligned with business objectives and provide coaching.
• Drive workload planning, resource allocation, and prioritization.
• Champion talent acquisition and retention for a high-performing technical organization.
• Serve as senior technical contact for customers and engineering teams; lead critical discussions and escalations.
• Partner with Sales to develop winning strategies for nuclear/oil & gas/petrochemical/industrial markets.
• Represent AMETEK Solidstate Controls at customer meetings, reviews, and industry events.
• Provide market and competitive intelligence to inform strategy and roadmap decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer-facing

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (ABET)

Tools

Power electronics design

Job description

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a Power Electronics Manager to lead a team of electrical engineers at our Columbus, Ohio facility.

The role focuses on developing high‑power inverters and converters while overseeing obsolescence and lifecycle management in collaboration with QA, Operations, Sales, and Supply Chain. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power electronics, with cross‑functional, customer‑facing leadership experience.