Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. in Wilmington, MA seeks a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and development of MEMS pressure sensors and related electromechanical systems, combining mechanical and electrical design in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires 15+ years in electromechanical sensing, strong leadership, and the ability to drive projects, perform FEA, create documentation, and ensure compliance; US citizenship per government contracts is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Master’s degree preferred; aerospace/defense exposure a plus.
• 15+ years designing electromechanical sensing devices in regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Design, manufacture, test & certification of electromechanical sensing devices.
• Develop new technologies to sustain competitive advantage.
• Create technical documentation including 3D models and FMEA.
• Perform structural, thermal, fatigue and dimensional analyses.
• Lead design reviews and mentor early career engineers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to guide engineering programs.

Skills

Team leadership

Mechanical design

Electrical design

FMEA experience

SolidWorks

GD&T (ASME 14.5)

FEA analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks 2020+

ARAS Innovator PLM

FEA tools

Job description

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Job Title: Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

Location: Wilmington, MA, US, 01887

Business Unit: Sensors & Fluid Management

Posting Date: Jul 10, 2026

Job Description:

AMETEK SFMS is seeking an accomplished industry expert and visionary technical leader to join us as a Senior Staff Engineer in our Wilmington, MA facility. This position will contribute to the development of aerospace components with an emphasis on MEMS pressure sensors. We are seeking an engineer with mechanical and electrical design experience in a manufacturing environment who possesses excellent technical and project leadership capabilities. If you have a proven track record in driving innovation, leading engineering projects, and providing technical oversight while shaping the future of fluid management systems, we invite you to bring your expertise to a dynamic environment where your contributions will have a significant impact on next generation of engineered sensors and system solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Position is for a success-oriented individual with demonstrated experience in the design, manufacture, test & certification of electromechanical sensing devices such as Pressure Sensors, RTD’s, Thermocouples, Speed Sensors, and LVDTs.
• Will develop new technologies to sustain competitive advantage while working within a multidisciplined team environment.
• Create and issue technical documentation to support new and existing product designs. This includes, but is not limited to 3D models utilizing SolidWorks, specifying materials and assembly methods, design reports, FMEA’s, test procedures, and test reports.
• Perform Structural, Thermal, Fatigue, and Dimensional Analyses using both hand calculations and Finite Element Analysis methods.
• Review customer and industry specifications in support of the bid and proposal and product design processes.
• Will serve as a technical authority representing the Engineering leadership on design reviews to ensure design process rigor and quality of design solutions.
• Will mentor and coach early career engineers and lead continuous improvement of the Design Engineering Body of Knowledge (BOK).

Requirements and Considerations

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Master’s Degree in Engineering (preferred).
• 15+ years designing electromechanical sensing devices in a regulated industry, such as the aerospace, defense, automotive or medical industries.
• Must have experience with designing MEMs pressure sensors to Aerospace standards. Knowledge of testing and compensation of pressure sensors required. Experience with high temperature designs a plus.
• Proficiency with ASME 14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Knowledge of Design for Six Sigma methodology and tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of aerospace components and standards, including DO-178 software development, are a plus.
• Requires exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrated strong use of analytical tools, including FEA.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks version 2020 or later.
• Expertise in designing for severe vibration and thermal environments.
• Able to function (often simultaneously) as an individual contributor, a team member, and a leader supporting various activities.
• Organized and analytical, able to eliminate obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
• Highly collaborative and assertive individual with team player attitude. Comfortable working cross-functionally and engaging with all levels in the organization.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills and the demonstrated ability to guide teams through corrective action implementation.
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines while remaining flexible to changing work priorities.
• Computer skills to include Word, Excel, and SolidWorks as well as familiarity with PLM/PDM software (ARAS Innovator preferred).
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Due to contracts with the United States Government, candidate must be a US Citizen.

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 155,000

Salary Maximum: 175,000

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 $7.5billion.

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 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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].