Business Unit: Energy Conversion Solutions
Posting Date: Jan 27, 2025
Title: Senior Systems Engineer
About Us:
AMETEK Programmable Power Business Unit (~$160M) is headquartered in San Diego, CA and provides the most advanced Power and Instrumentation solutions for Precision Stimulus, Process Power and Measurement and Switching applications.
Job Summary:
The Senior Systems Engineer will execute system designs as conceptualized by the Engineering Solutions Group (ESG) solution architect. System designs vary from straightforward power rack integrations to complex systems involving circuit design, hardware modifications, and power distribution design.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and Development
- Design AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies, mixed-signal circuits, and switch-mode power supplies (SMPS).
- Design and optimize DC/DC converters, inverters, and power electronic converters for integration into larger systems.
- Design of interface circuits from concept through integration, test, and deployment.
- Generation of formal product documentation including schematics, bills of materials, test procedures, specifications, and user manuals.
- Specification of deliverable equipment performance to meet customer requirements.
- Work with Software Engineers during system development and validation.
Leadership and Collaboration
- Leading engineering teams and projects, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering innovation and teamwork.
- Conduct design and layout reviews with cross-functional teams and implement robust design methodologies.
- Stay abreast of groundbreaking technologies and benchmark against industry standards.
Support
- Provide technical support for production issues, including debugging and resolution.
- Provide technical support for customers to resolve any system-related issues.
- Work from product specifications to create precise circuit designs and deliver dynamic validation activities.
- Work with customers to develop solutions based on project requirements.
- Review and submit RFI & RFQ documents. Work with internal teams to create solutions. Travel occasionally in response to customer needs for system commissioning, maintenance, and/or equipment malfunctions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in electronic system design or test engineering, production environment a plus.
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
- Ability to travel 25%.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in the design and operation of solid-state power conversion products.
- Strong understanding of converter topologies, including input power quality, output current ripple, and efficiency.
- Hands-on experience with protection circuit design.
- Proficient in circuit simulation tools and PCB layout.
- In-depth knowledge of digital design and communication protocols.
- Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements.
- Skilled in the generation of schematics, BOMs, wire lists, acceptance test procedures.
- Experience with complex transformer design and thermal management.
- Working knowledge of power components and their design implications.
- Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams and projects.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a complex business environment.
What’s in It for You:
- Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off.
- Great benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance.
- 401(k), plus matching.
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution.
- Employee referral program.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities.
Location Information:
This role is based in San Diego, California .
Salary Range:
The annual pay range for this position generally ranges between $120,000-150,000. Actual salaries will vary based on various factors including location, experience, and performance.
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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment.
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