Electrical Engineer

Ametek, Inc. • San Luis Obispo, CA

51d

About The Position

Crystal Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer to develop precision measurement products from concept and prototype through testing, certification, and production. The role contributes to new and existing electronic products, balancing performance, quality, cost, and schedule while working across electronics, firmware, wireless technologies, and hazardous-location certifications.

The engineer will work hands-on to design, integrate, test, and troubleshoot products throughout the product lifecycle. The position collaborates with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams, leads relevant certification efforts, and supports product enhancements, cost reduction, and manufacturing optimization. The company describes the role as an opportunity to own projects, influence product direction, and contribute to products used by customers worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Five or more years of electrical engineering experience in a manufacturing or product development environment.
• Strong proficiency with Altium Designer for schematic capture and circuit design.
• Experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting analog and digital circuits.
• Understanding of PCB layout principles and manufacturing considerations.
• Experience working with embedded systems and microcontroller firmware.
• Knowledge of EMC and RF interference.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and reduce costs, including identifying appropriate use cases and critically evaluating AI-generated outputs.

Nice To Haves

• Product certification experience involving hazardous locations, wireless technologies, Bluetooth, EMC, or regulatory compliance.
• Experience developing products for industrial, instrumentation, controls, or highly regulated environments.
• Familiarity with mechanical systems and product integration.
• Experience with measurement technologies involving pressure and temperature instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and validate analog and digital electronic circuits and subsystems for new and existing products.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including project plans, requirements, test protocols, and validation reports.
• Build and integrate electrical and mechanical prototypes, supporting projects from concept through production release.
• Collaborate with firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and product teams to deliver robust, customer-focused solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions through engineering change and continuous improvement processes.
• Lead certification efforts for products requiring hazardous-location, Bluetooth, EMC, RF, and other regulatory approvals.
• Plan, track, and communicate project progress and help ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
• Support product enhancements, cost-reduction initiatives, and manufacturing optimization efforts.
• Contribute as needed to advance Crystal Engineering's mission, products, and customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level