Job Summary:The Mechanical Design & Validation Engineer is responsible for the design, development, testing, and validation of sensor products used in gas and steam turbine environments, with a focus on thermocouples, RTDs, and cable assemblies.
This role combines mechanical design with hands-on experimentation, prototype development, and environmental validation, ensuring products perform reliably under extreme conditions. The engineer will partner across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial teams to bring robust products from concept through release.
Key Responsibilities:DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
- Develop product designs and specifications in cross-functional team settings.
- Design and model components using SolidWorks and CAD tools
- Create drawings, bills of material, and engineering documentation
- Perform component selection and support reverse engineering efforts
TESTING, EXPERIMENTATION & VALIDATION
- Design and execute test plans, experiments, and validation protocols for new and existing products
- Build and instrument prototypes to evaluate design concepts and performance limits
- Use lab equipment (environmental chambers, vibration systems, thermal cycling, etc.) to simulate real-world operating conditions
- Analyze test data to identify root causes, failure modes, and design improvements
- Drive iterative design-test-learn cycles to improve product performance and reliability
- Develop and document qualification test methods, acceptance criteria, and reports
ANALYSIS & PROBELM SOLVING
- Perform failure analysis and troubleshoot issues using structured methodologies (e.g. root cause analysis, design of experiments where applicable)
- Evaluate designs against environmental stresses including temperature, vibration, pressure/flow (steam, drag), and chemical exposure
- Partner in design reviews to ensure robustness and manufacturability
PRODUCT RELEASE & CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT
- Support prototype builds, pilot production, and transition to manufacturing
- Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve production challenges and improve product yield
- Work with sales/customers to ensure products meet environmental and application requirements
Minimum Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSMET), or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years experience in mechanical design, product development, and testing/validation
- Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes
- Hands-on experience designing and executing physical testing or validation plans, not solely simulation or design work
Desired Qualifications:- Strong background in experimental design, testing, and data-driven problem solving
- Experience developing and executing qualification and validation test plans
- Familiarity with design of experiments (DOE), failure analysis, and reliable testing
- Knowledge of strength of materials, stress analysis, and thermal/mechanical systems
- Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
- Experience working in high-temperature or harsh environment applications (strong plus)
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:This position is located in Wilmington, MA.
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.ametekpower.com/
CompensationEmployee Type: Salaried
Currency: USD
Salary Minimum: 100,000
Salary Maximum: 140,000
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.
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