Mechanical Design & Validation Engineer

About Us:

At AMETEK, we don’t just manufacture market-leading electronic instruments and electromechanical devices — we are using innovation to make the world a better place; technology to improve lives; and talent to solve challenges that matter.

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 writing 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)
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

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/