Senior Electrical Engineer

Ametek, Inc.•Aurora, IL

About The Position

AMETEK LMS is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and documenting circuits for embedded, real-time microprocessor-based instruments. Working closely with firmware and mechanical development teams, you will play a key role in advancing our commitment to continuous improvement and the development of innovative new products. The Senior Electrical Engineer will: Design and implement electronics for embedded, real-time microprocessor-based instruments, meeting product requirements. This includes both new product development and enhancements or fixes to existing products. Analyze product requirements, research current technologies, and collaborate with firmware, electrical, and mechanical engineers to assess feasibility and develop optimized solutions for performance and cost. Document schematic and layout designs following established standards and procedures, including creating test plans. Collaborate with Test Engineering to enhance automated testing. Contribute to project planning by estimating effort and cost, prioritizing tasks, and managing responsibilities. Provide technical support for associates and customers, including mentoring junior engineers, assisting with the creation of product manuals, troubleshooting customer issues, and addressing sales inquiries. Identify and implement opportunities for product and process improvements. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
10+ years of experience in electronic circuit design and new product development, with specific expertise in: Analog circuit design (DC to 1 GHz) Digital circuit design Embedded controller hardware design
Proficiency with design software such as schematic entry tools (e.g., OrCad, Eagle) and PCB layout tools (e.g., PADS/Mentor Graphics, Eagle). Familiarity with circuit analysis software (e.g., PSpice).
Knowledge of EMC requirements, including PCB design and layout techniques to ensure EMC performance.
Experience with common test equipment, including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DVM/DMM, and ideally spectrum or network analyzers.
Proficient in general computer software such as Excel, Word, and Project.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with hazardous area design approvals (e.g., Intrinsic Safety, Explosion Proof) is a plus.
Familiarity with industrial instrumentation (level, pressure, flow, temperature measurement) is preferred.
Knowledge of industrial digital communication protocols (HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Profibus, Modbus) is preferred.
Experience with embedded firmware development, including C programming, is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and implement electronics for embedded, real-time microprocessor-based instruments, meeting product requirements. This includes both new product development and enhancements or fixes to existing products.
Analyze product requirements, research current technologies, and collaborate with firmware, electrical, and mechanical engineers to assess feasibility and develop optimized solutions for performance and cost.
Document schematic and layout designs following established standards and procedures, including creating test plans. Collaborate with Test Engineering to enhance automated testing.
Contribute to project planning by estimating effort and cost, prioritizing tasks, and managing responsibilities.
Provide technical support for associates and customers, including mentoring junior engineers, assisting with the creation of product manuals, troubleshooting customer issues, and addressing sales inquiries.
Identify and implement opportunities for product and process improvements.
Other duties as assigned.