About this role
About Us:
Join AMETEK Power Instruments, an innovative leader in electronic instrumentation for the electric utility and process industries. We specialize in delivering top-tier products like fault recorders, annunciators, and turbine engine sensors that measure and monitor power generation, transmission, and end-user assets. If you're ready to make a real impact in the energy and manufacturing sectors, we invite you to bring your expertise and passion to our team.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will perform electronics hardware design, development activities and architectural design in support of new product development and product enhancements for Power Instruments’ Protection and Control products. Development of hardware/electronics aimed at new products will require assisting the corresponding Program and Product Managers with the generation of engineering specifications and corresponding test plans. This engineer will participate in the creation of project plans and work with the team to execute the plans.
While developing the hardware, the candidate will assist software engineers to define hardware/software interfaces. The engineer will also provide technical support to the manufacturing, sales, and service groups.
Knowledge pertaining to digital fault recorders, revenue metering, power line carrier communication devices, multiplexer devices is a big plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists engineering and product management in developing requirement specifications for new products
- Maintains and supports legacy hardware and designs and follows proper engineering change documentation
- Solves problems as a result of component obsolescence and lead time issues
- Creates product design requirements and specifications in a team setting
- Designs new product circuits to meet design specifications
- Creates prototype hardware (designs and builds hardware to test concepts)
- Creates and maintains engineering documents including schematics (ALTIUM), bills of material and engineering change notices
- Assists in all engineering functions leading to product release such as board layout, prototype testing, manufacturing issues, final test specifications and system test guidelines
- Uses lab tools, including oscilloscopes, spectrum, and protocol analyzers to diagnose problems
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 3 years engineering experience post-graduation
- Design experience with high-speed ADC / DACs, FPGAs/ and microprocessors
Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of signal integrity, noise mitigation, and layout practices
- Employs model-based design tools for automated HDL code generation
- Experience with VHDL and FPGAs for signal processing, timing closure and/or communication products for power utilities
- Knowledge of PCB placement and layout requirements for high speed digital signals
- Understanding of PCB design principles for signal and power integrity and minimizing noise coupling
- Collaboration and interface definition between hardware and firmware. Ability to debug Firmware.
- Knowledge of testing and design with respect to agency approvals UL, CE, IEC, IEEE preferred
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
- Paid parental 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:
This position is located in Coral Springs, Florida, where the Florida lifestyle shines year-round. With a tropical climate and endless sunshine, Coral Springs is a haven for outdoor and cultural enthusiasts. Enjoy outdoor activities, including water sports and golf, amidst beautifully landscaped parks. Immerse yourself in the local arts scene and explore a vibrant downtown with dining, shopping, and community events. Coral Springs offers a family-friendly atmosphere with top-rated schools and easy access to stunning beaches and major metropolitan areas.
To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at:
https://www.ametek.com/careers
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Other facts
About Ametek, Inc.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annualized sales of approximately $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with approximately 22,500 colleagues across our global network of operating, sales, service, and support locations in 34 countries around the world. Our mission is to solve our customers' most complex challenges with differentiated technology solutions.
The AMETEK Growth Model is embedded within our culture and is made up of our four growth strategies – Operational Excellence, Technology Innovation, Global and Market Expansion, and Strategic Acquisitions. These growth strategies are complemented by a disciplined focus on cash generation, capital deployment, and talent development. Each element of our Growth Model reinforces the others, creating a powerful and scalable platform to drive long-term, sustainable growth.
AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets:
• Electronic Instruments Group (EIG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for aerospace, medical, power, energy, research and industrial markets.
• Electromechanical Group (EMG) – a leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered medical components and devices, automation solutions, thermal management systems, specialty metals and electrical interconnects.
What you'll do
- The engineer will assist in developing requirement specifications for new products and maintain legacy hardware designs. They will also create product design requirements, prototype hardware, and support various engineering functions leading to product release.
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