Sr. Test Equipment Engineer at Ametek, Inc. in Wilmington, Massachusetts

Job Description:

The Sr. Test Equipment Engineer is responsible for the design, programming, integration and troubleshooting of various electronic and electro-mechanical aerospace electronic component test systems. This plant is part of the larger Sensors and Fluid Management Systems Business Unit within the Measurement and Power Systems Division of AMETEK Aerospace and Defense. This position reports directly to the SFMS Director of Operations and Program Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support Automatic and Manual Test Equipment for Avionics and aircraft sensors.
• Management of calibration services
• Work with manufacturing and design engineers to develop new/automated testing procedures
• Automate manual testing processes
• Design hardware tools and program test software.
• Experience and knowledge of standard aerospace communication protocols (ARINC 429, ARINC 825, and MIL-STD-1553)
• Demonstrated technical background is desired, as the candidate would be responsible for developing entire test sets and managing calibration services
• Exposure to best practices, e.g. lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, JIT, PMP and/or IMS Certifications etc. is a plus

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required
• 7-10+ years' experience in a technical Manufacturing/Engineering environment with expertise in test methods and software
• Solid working knowledge of test methods and software for data acquisition and control applications, as well as the ability to understand technical concepts to the overall development of automated test devices
• Experience working within a team environment and ability to take a lead role in equipment development, deployment and maintenance
• Solid knowledge of electrical components and circuitry, as well as software development skills (Altium, C++, and LabVIEW)
• Use of industry standard data acquisition and communication devices in control PC applications
• Strong analytical thinking, problem solving skills and communications skills (both written and oral) with attention to detail
• Proven ability to successfully handle multiple projects and meet critical deadlines
• Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to relationship-building, both internally and externally
• Must be self-directed and be able to work well under pressure, multi-task, and meet deadlines
• Due to contracts with the United States Government, candidates must be either a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

Compensation

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Boston