Scientific Instruments Manufacturing Engineer

AMETEK; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK AMT in Oak Ridge, Tennessee seeks a SI Manufacturing Engineer to collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Service teams to drive new product development and manufacturing efficiency for analog and mixed-signal board designs.

The role covers product sustenance, production support, ECOs, testing, and ongoing process improvements across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, test procedures, and manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Analog design understanding

Digital design understanding

Power supply design knowledge

Troubleshooting

Analytical problem solving

Reading datasheets/schematics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering

Tools

PCB testing equipment

Oscilloscopes & multimeters

Job description

The SI Manufacturing Engineer supports Manufacturing and Engineering teams by collaborating closely with managers, electronic technicians, Quality Assurance, and Service teams to execute new product development activities and drive manufacturing and service efficiency improvements.

Reporting to the SI Manufacturing Manager, this role supports product sustenance, production support activities, and participates in new product design, product validation, and product scaling efforts. The position also focuses on developing and optimizing board-level circuit designs, with an emphasis on analog and mixed-signal circuitry, including low-noise amplifiers, power supplies, analog-to-digital converters, and basic digital interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Process Support

• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, work instructions, test procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), pilot builds, production transfers, and manufacturing readiness activities.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), deviations, process validations, and related manufacturing activities.
• Monitor manufacturing metrics and identify opportunities for process improvement, standardization, productivity gains, and cost reduction.
• Support manufacturing needs through occasional testing activities associated with sales or service orders.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, throughput, productivity, and cost reduction.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions for production and field-related issues.
• Perform root cause analysis on manufacturing rigs and systems where failure rates and labor routings require improvement.
• Oversee troubleshooting and diagnostics of failed PCBAs and box-built systems.
• Identify and resolve product lifecycle issues by researching and qualifying alternate components.

Product & Test Development

• Design, maintain, and improve production fixtures, tooling, and test equipment.
• Perform bench-level and hands-on testing of prototype systems and fixtures.
• Participate in new product design, validation, and scaling activities.
• Support production readiness and product sustainment throughout the product lifecycle.

Quality & Supplier Support

• Work directly with suppliers and contract manufacturers to resolve manufacturing and quality-related issues.
• Support First Article Inspection (FAI) activities, compliance requirements, and quality audits.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable industry and regulatory requirements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key interface between Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Service teams to support successful product introduction and ongoing production support.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure effective issue resolution and manufacturing execution.

AI Utilization

• Demonstrate the ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost efficiency.
• Identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electronics testing, troubleshooting, and manufacturing support.

Technical Qualifications

• Knowledge of analog, digital, and power supply design.
• Strong technical understanding of electronic components.
• Good electronics troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electronic component datasheets, schematic drawings, and PCB layouts.
• Knowledge of component specifications and quality requirements.
• Familiarity with RoHS, REACH, and other compliance standards.

Required Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and diagnostics.
• Effective collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and service functions.
• Ability to investigate issues, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.

About The Business Unit

Advanced Measurement Technology (AMT), part of AMETEK’s Materials Analysis Division, is a global leader in high-precision measurement and detection solutions. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, AMT designs and manufactures advanced instrumentation for nuclear spectrometry, radiological measurement, electrochemical analysis, and electronic signal recovery. Our technologies enable customers in research, defense, homeland security, and industrial markets to solve their most complex challenges with accuracy and reliability.

AMT combines renowned brands such as ORTEC, Amptek, and Sunpower, delivering differentiated solutions for applications ranging from radiation detection and semiconductor analysis to cryogenic cooling systems. As a cleared defense contractor, AMT also supports U.S. government programs with custom products and services. With a strong culture of innovation and operational excellence, AMT continues to expand globally, leveraging decades of expertise to drive advancements in safety, security, and scientific discovery.

Visit Us Online

• www.ametek.com
• www.ortec-online.com
• www.sunpowerinc.com
• www.ameteksi.com
• www.ortec-online.com/innoriid
• www.amptek.com

Compensation

• Employee Type: Salaried
• Currency: USD
• Salary Minimum: 80,000
• Salary Maximum: 100,000
• 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.

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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 $7.5 billion.

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. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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