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AMETEK · 8 hours ago

R&D Manager

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

AMETEK IntelliPower is a leader in high-performance power solutions, seeking a highly skilled R&D Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team. The role involves overseeing the development of advanced power electronic products, collaborating across teams, and ensuring successful product execution from concept to production.

ElectronicsManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of three — including hardware engineers, firmware engineers, and technicians—to deliver innovative products from concept through to production

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and international teams to ensure alignment and successful execution

Perform critical hardware design tasks, including analog and digital control loop development

Contribute and lead firmware development and integration

Lead system level design, packaging to obtain maximum power density

Conduct MATLAB/Simulink simulations for system modeling and validation

Test, validate, and troubleshoot designs; perform root cause analysis of circuit issues

Prepare and present professional technical reports and documentation

Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and best practices

Qualification

Power electronicsControl systemsFirmware developmentMATLAB/SimulinkAC-DC conversionDC-DC converter designEMI filteringPCB designLeadership experienceAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline, with a focus on power electronics

7 years of experience in power electronics, control systems, and various power converter topologies

3 years of experience being a team leader

Understanding of AC-DC conversion (PFC), DC-DC isolated power stage, DC-AC variable frequency power stages

Controls related to the various power topologies (PFC), DC-DC and DC-AC

Working experience in rack mounted products

Strong leadership & communication skills with the ability to manage technical teams and collaborate across departments

Working knowledge of online dual conversion UPS systems, Power conversion and power supplies

Proficiency in control loop design (PI, PID, feedforward, etc.)

Experience with LC and LCL filter design, EMI filtering (common and differential mode)

Skilled in MATLAB/Simulink modeling and analysis

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Proven track record of launching successful products in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code

Preferred

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering with specialization in power electronics

Proven leadership abilities in building highly motivated teams accustomed to achieving excellence in a fast-paced environment

Good interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Familiarity with battery energy storage systems (Lead Acid, LiFePO4, etc.) for backup UPS applications

Experience with high power/high voltage systems and modular UPS designs, Power conversion and Power supplies design (e.g., N+1 parallel operation)

Knowledge of military standards (MIL-STD-461F, MIL-STD-1399-300B, MIL-STD-810G, MIL-STD-167A)

PCB design and layout experience using Altium

Expertise in magnetic design (inductors, transformers, high-frequency applications)

Hands-on experience with soft-switching and resonant topologies

Background in motor drives, power supplies, or similar industries

Familiarity with GaN and SiC power components

Practical EMI design and troubleshooting skills

Experience managing full product life-cycle development

Benefits

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