Test Equipment Engineering

The 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 Sr Test Equipment Engineer.

Own the uptime, troubleshooting, and sustainment of production test equipment, including rapid response to system failures impacting manufacturing operations

Assist in the design, development, and support of Automatic and Manual Test Equipment and tools for Avionics and aircraft sensors

Interface with equipment vendors and service providers for troubleshooting, upgrades, and calibration support

Work with manufacturing and design engineers to develop new/automated testing procedures

Demonstrated technical background is desired, as the candidate would be responsible for co‑developing new test sets as well as updating legacy test apparatus and migrating manual test methods to ATE

Exposure to best practices, e.g. lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, JIT, PMP and/or IMS Certifications etc. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field desired

5+ years of experience as an engineer in a technical manufacturing/engineering environment with experience in test methods and software

Solid working knowledge of automated test systems, data acquisition, and control software

Experience supporting, maintaining, and troubleshooting production test equipmentStrong knowledge of electrical components and circuitry

Experience creating comprehensive, detailed documentation of test systems, including schematics, diagrams, and thorough written descriptions sufficient to support troubleshooting, maintenance, and system replication

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, production environment

Due to the nature of SFMS programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export‑controlled information and source code.

Hands‑on experience troubleshooting integrated test systems (electrical, instrumentation, fluid, thermal)

Experience designing, developing, or upgrading automated test equipment

Experience reverse engineering legacy systems and generating documentation

Familiarity with industry‑standard data acquisition and communication hardware

Experience working with vendors for equipment troubleshooting and upgrades

Exposure to lean manufacturing / continuous improvement methodologiesExperience in aerospace, sensors, or regulated manufacturing environments

Ability to understand, troubleshoot, maintain and repair integrated test systems, including electrical/instrumentation, fluid and pressure control systems (e.g., pressure controllers, boosters, gas distribution), and thermal subsystems (e.g., 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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