Engineering Manager

Location: La Jolla
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 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 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Diversity, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500 Job description: 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 Engineering Manager will manage the technical resources and engineering processes for technical functions within the business unit. Technical functions include Technology Development, Value Engineering, Product Support Engineering and supporting New Product Development. The Engineering Manager will work closely with the teams located in the US and India. In addition, travel to customer locations or international design centers as per the business needs. Key Responsibilities: Participate in Engineering Product development strategy with Product Management teams and execution of product/technology development as planned in the Product Road Map. Mentor and coach Engineers, build a career/individual development plan for the senior team and help build high performance teams. Establish departmental and individual objectives, ensuring that they are in line with overall business objectives and strategies. Establish and track department budgets, manage internal and external resource expenditures, plan and allocate personnel resources. Responsible for implementation and maintenance of engineering department procedures. Reports on the status and progress of engineering projects. Work together with Product Management team in completing the 4-blockers for engineering development timelines, Manpower estimations and the Capex/Opex spending plans. Work together with Program/Project Managers, establish schedules, and build project teams by identifying/assigning the required skilled engineers including external consultants to kick-start the engineering projects. Follow the NPD processes, participate/lead design reviews, contribute to Stage Gate reviews until the pilot build and Engineering releases are formally signed off. Perform Value Analysis and Value Engineering to bring in the required cost savings into products and increase the product life as per the business needs. Manage the compliance related activities for the products by working with the compliance team and ensure the necessary testing and certifications are in place. Support the Sales and product management teams in assessing special customer requirements and appropriate SER (Special Engineering Requests) are approved prior to the commencement of the projects. Extending support to customer support functions and RMA teams as necessary in resolving field related issues and necessary corrective actions are identified and implemented. Provide support as necessary to NPI and Production teams as required in resolving production issues to ensure the product shipments take place as scheduled. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, specialization in Power Electronics. Master’s degree a plus. 10 years of engineering experience for a global technology organization, preferably in the design of power conversion products. 5 years of experience being a team leader. 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. Desired Qualifications: Proven leadership abilities in building highly motivated teams accustomed to achieving excellence in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience leading an engineering team that built successful joint hardware and software products. Experienced with engaging senior management and working across the organization to gain support, challenge obstacles, identify action and establish strategy and vision cross functionally. Must be a strategic thinker who understands and anticipates customer needs, along with market and technology trends, to establish successful ongoing technology strategies and maintain a company’s technology lead over competitors. Proficiency in design of high-frequency, switched-mode power conversion; strong skills in soft-switching and resonant topologies are preferred. Proficiency in design of analog circuits, having high accuracy and stability, using analytically based design methodologies. Proficiency in feedback control theory, with the ability to correlate product performance requirements with feedback control loop implementation. Proficiency in magnetic design: materials selection, core/winding optimization, thermal design, modeling, and practical manufacturing techniques. Competency in high-frequency design techniques for signal integrity, PWB layout, system interface, and EMI control. Competency in the utilization of computer software (Altium, PADS, MatLab, Simulink, PSpice, Mathcad, Excel) in the design process of power and control circuits for schematic capture, modeling and simulation, mathematical analysis, and data manipulation. Competency in design of electronic assemblies: components packaging, environmental constraints, and design for manufacturability, testability, and serviceability. Experienced in digital hardware design as applied to power conversion, including ADC/DAC signal conversion, microcontrollers and programmable logic devices, and high-speed digital communications. Knowledge of design requirements for compliance with domestic and international standards for safety and electromagnetic compatibility. Knowledgeable of real-time, embedded digital control systems is preferred: digital control techniques for power conversion based on DSPs and FPGAs, firmware-implemented control algorithms, high-speed data acquisition, instrumentation buses and protocols for communications, control, and programming. Good interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment. What’s in It for You: Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance 401(k), plus matching Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) 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 could make a true impact Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities Additional Details: Location Information: This role is based in San Diego, California, a city renowned for its idyllic blend of sun, sea, and vibrant culture. With a coastal climate and over 70 miles of stunning coastline, it's a haven for beach lovers and outdoor enthusiasts year-round. Explore diverse museums, the historic Gaslamp Quarter, and Balboa Park's gardens and world-famous zoo. Enjoy an active lifestyle with parks, trails, and water sports. Relish international cuisine and experience unique neighborhoods like lively North Park and coastal La Jolla. San Diego offers an irresistible mix of relaxation and adventure. 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/? LI-Onsite LI-JP3

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