Senior Engineering Manager

POWERVAR | AMETEK · Waukegan, Illinois

FULL TIME

Job Description

About Us

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AMETEK Power Quality Solutions (PQS) , a leader in safeguarding sensitive equipment from power disruptions like spikes, blackouts, and electrical noise. As part of our team, you’ll help ensure smooth, reliable power for critical systems worldwide. This is your chance to create innovative solutions and make a real difference in keeping vital systems running strong.

Job Summary

The

Senior Engineering Manager

leads a multidisciplinary team focused on the development of advanced

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)

and power electronic systems. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end product development—from concept through production and lifecycle support—while ensuring alignment with established engineering strategies and product roadmaps.

This leader combines strong technical expertise with people leadership to execute programs that meet cost, performance, reliability, and schedule objectives. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on engineering leader with deep power electronics experience who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Execution

Lead and develop a team across hardware, firmware, and systems engineering disciplines.

Execute engineering plans aligned with broader business goals and product roadmaps.

Support the development and implementation of scalable, maintainable product architectures.

Provide technical guidance on system design, topology selection, and key component decisions.

Coach and mentor engineers, fostering technical growth and high performance.

Product Development & Delivery

Manage full lifecycle development of UPS and power conversion systems.

Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and meeting cost targets.

Apply best practices in design for manufacturability (DFM), reliability, and quality.

Drive system-level optimization for performance, efficiency, and power density.

Technical Leadership & Innovation

Contribute to hardware and firmware design, including

AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC power conversion

Control systems (PI/PID, feedforward)

EMI/EMC design and mitigation

Battery integration (Li-ion, Lead Acid)

Utilize tools such as MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, simulation, and validation.

Support innovation efforts, including modular designs and efficiency improvements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support

Partner with sales, marketing, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to support product execution.

Translate customer and market requirements into technical solutions.

Collaborate with global teams and external partners to ensure program success.

Support product sustaining activities including failure analysis, root cause investigation, and cost reduction.

Ensure smooth transition from development to production and ongoing lifecycle support.

Support compliance with safety, UL, EMC, and regulatory standards.

Participate in testing, validation, and certification activities.

Manage project-level budgets and resource allocation.

Provide regular project updates, including risks and mitigation plans, to leadership.

Act as a technical interface for internal stakeholders and customers as needed.

Coordinate with suppliers, consultants, and external design partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.

8+ years of experience in power electronics design and high-volume manufacturing environments.

Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering complex products.

Technical expertise in

UPS systems (line-interactive, online/double conversion)

EMI/EMC design and compliance

AC-DC (PFC), DC-DC, and DC-AC systems

Control loop design and stability

Hardware, firmware, and system integration

Familiarity with engineering tools such as CAD and MATLAB/Simulink.

Desired Qualifications

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.

Experience with

Modular and high-power UPS systems (single/3-phase, N+1), Battery energy storage (Li-ion, LiFePO4)

Power electronics and converter topologies, Analog/digital control systems

Magnetics design and high-frequency power systems, Wide bandgap devices (SiC, GaN)

PCB design tools (e.g., Altium)

Knowledge of industry standards (MIL-STD, IEC, UL).

Experience with rack-mounted/high-density systems and full lifecycle management.

What’s in It for You

Competitive compensation, including holiday pay and paid time off

Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) with company contribution

Life and disability insurance, and family medical leave

Tuition reimbursement and employee referral programs

Employee assistance program

A fast-paced, innovative environment where you can make a meaningful impact

Opportunities for career growth within the business unit and across AMETEK

Additional Details

Location

This position is based in Waukegan, Illinois, located between Chicago and Milwaukee along the shores of Lake Michigan. Waukegan offers a vibrant mix of cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and community charm.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at:

AMETEK Careers:

https://www.ametek.com/careers

Power Quality Solutions:

https://www.powervar.com/

Company	POWERVAR \| AMETEK
Location	Waukegan, Illinois
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Full-time

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