Senior Electrical Engineer

AMETEK; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

AMETEK in San Diego is looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead product validation for AC and DC power electronics. This role involves designing test plans and managing compliance testing. You'll collaborate with global labs and cross-functional teams, overseeing compliance for new product development.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering, over 5 years of relevant experience, and the ability to travel 20-30% of the time. Join AMETEK and make a significant impact in a fast-paced, high-tech environment!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the power electronics industry or a similar field.
• Ability to travel 20–30% of the time.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. and authorization to access export-controlled information.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute test plans for EMC testing.
• Perform design verification testing (DVT) and thermal testing.
• Lead product evaluations for certification against US and international standards.

Skills

Understanding electrical circuit schematics

Hands-on experience with lab equipment

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EMC test software (e.g., Rohde & Schwarz ELEKTRA)

Job description

About Us

Join AMETEK Programmable Power, a leader in cutting‑edge programmable power solutions and systems. We specialize in designing and delivering precision AC and DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, power subsystems, and compliance test solutions. If you're ready to work at the forefront of differentiated power technologies, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment!

Job Summary

The Senior Electrical Engineer reports to the Engineering Manager and will lead product validation and regulatory compliance efforts for AC and DC power electronics products. The role manages testing of various products to ensure designs meet safety, electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic compatibility (EMI/EMC), mechanical, and environmental standards. Responsibilities include designing test plans, performing component‑level troubleshooting on printed wire assemblies (PWAs), authoring formal regulatory reports, and participating in internal and external compliance testing efforts. The engineer collaborates with global laboratories and cross‑functional design teams to oversee compliance throughout the new product development (NPD) process and serves as the primary technical interface for nationally recognized testing laboratories (NRTLs) such as TUV. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with NRTL standards and transportation test standards. The position involves travel to external labs and customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

Testing and Troubleshooting

• Design and execute test plans for EMC testing (radiated / conducted emissions) and immunity testing to ensure product safety.
• Perform and document design verification testing (DVT) as well as thermal testing as part of NPD.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and PCB layouts to identify root cause of test failures.
• Plan and perform highly accelerated life testing (HALT) and highly accelerated stress screening (HASS) on products to identify operating and destructive limits and ensure reliability.
• Execute shock and vibration (mechanical stress) testing on electrodynamic shakers to ensure durability.

Collaboration and Support

• Lead product evaluations for certification against US, Canadian, and European standards such as UL, CSA, IEC, and EN by coordinating directly with NRTLs.
• Participate in, lead, or support internal and customer regulatory audits.
• Coordinate product field evaluations periodically.
• Author detailed test procedures, comprehensive plans, and formal reports suitable for regulatory review and internal design optimization.
• Travel to external labs and customer sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in the power electronics industry or a similar field.
• Hands‑on experience with lab equipment related to the job.
• Legal right to work in the U.S. and authorization to access export‑controlled information and source code.
• Ability to travel 20–30 % of the time.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in understanding electrical circuit schematics and diagnosing issues at the component level.
• Thorough understanding of product safety and compliance certifications such as UL, CE, CSA, and transportation test standards.
• Experience using automated EMC test software (e.g., Rohde & Schwarz ELEKTRA).
• Excellent communication skills to act as a technical lead and coordinate with testing laboratories and cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi‑task in a complex business environment.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a larger team.
• Proficiency with MS Office.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings account 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: 120,000
• Salary maximum: 150,000
• Incentive: No

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at: https://www.programmablepower.com/

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 employ 22,000 colleagues in 35 countries that are grounded by our core values of 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, or 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].