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. We also provide a deep expertise in Programmable Power, Data Acquisition and Functional Test 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 relatively straightforward power rack integrations to complex systems involving circuit design, hardware modifications, power distribution design, including but not limited for cabling, EMC, different protection circuits, output noise filtering and more. Preference in knowledge software, for development and integration GUI.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development

1. Design AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies, mixed-signal circuits, and switch-mode power supplies (SMPS).
2. Design and optimize DC/DC converters, inverters, and power electronic converters for integration into larger systems.
3. Design of interface circuits from concept through integration, test and deployment.
4. Generation of formal product documentation including schematics, bills of materials, test procedures, specifications and user manuals
5. Specification of deliverable equipment performance to meet customer requirements
6. Work with Software Engineers during system development and validation

Leadership and Collaboration

1. Leading engineering teams and projects, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering innovation and teamwork.
2. Conduct design and layout reviews with cross-functional teams and implement robust design methodologies.
3. Stay abreast of groundbreaking technologies and benchmark against industry standards.

Support

1. Provide technical support for production issues, including debugging and resolution.
2. Provide technical support for customers to resolve any system related issues.
3. Work from product specifications to create precise circuit designs and deliver dynamic validation activities.
4. Work with customers to develop solutions based off project requirements.
5. Review and submit RFI & RFQ documents. Work with internal teams to create solutions. Travel occasionally in response to the need of the customer for system commissioning, maintenance and/or equipment malfunctions.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
2. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in electronic system design or test engineering, production environment a plus.
3. Due to the nature of our programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
4. Ability to travel 25%.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Experience in the design and operation of solid-state power conversion products such as grid-tied inverters, AC & DC power supplies, current sources and/or electronic loads.
2. Strong understanding of converter topologies, including input power quality, output current ripple, and efficiency.
3. Hands-on experience with protection circuit design for current, voltage, and temperature.
4. Proficient in circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, LTSpice, MATLAB/Simulink), schematic capture, and PCB layout (experience preferred).
5. In-depth knowledge of digital design and communication protocols (I2C, SPI, Ethernet, RS485/422/232).
6. Thorough understanding of UL, CE, NEC and other NRTL regulatory requirements
7. Skilled in the generation of schematics, BOMs, wire lists, acceptance test procedures
8. Experience with complex transformer design, digitally controlled power converters, switching power supply technology, and thermal management.
9. Working knowledge of power components (FETs, IGBTs, Diodes) and their key characteristics and design implications
10. Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams and projects, mentoring junior engineers, and fostering innovation and teamwork.
11. Ability to conduct design and layout reviews with cross-functional teams and implement robust design methodologies.
12. Stay abreast of groundbreaking technologies and benchmark against industry standards.
13. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a complex business environment
14. Ability to work independently or as part of a larger team Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and SQL database applications

What’s in It for You:

1. Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
2. Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
3. 401(k), plus matching
4. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
5. Employee referral program
6. Tuition reimbursement program
7. Employee assistance program
8. Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
9. Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities