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AMETEK

Digital Hardware Design Engineer

AMETEK, Florida, New York, United States

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Location Coral Springs, FL (Hybrid or Remote options available for eastern time zone candidates)

About the Company Join AMETEK Power Instruments — a global leader in cutting‑edge electronic instrumentation for the electric utility and process industries. We design and manufacture high‑performance products such as fault recorders, annunciators, and turbine engine sensors that help monitor and protect critical power infrastructure. If you're passionate about innovation and want to make a meaningful impact in the energy and manufacturing sectors, this is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team driving the future of power systems.

Job Summary As a Digital Hardware Design Engineer, you’ll lead the design and development of electronics hardware for our Protection and Control products. You’ll work on both new product innovations and enhancements to existing systems, collaborating with Program and Product Managers to define engineering specifications and test plans. You’ll contribute to cybersecurity initiatives for devices and networks, and play a key role in project planning to ensure timely delivery. Your work will span hardware/software interface definition, legacy system updates, and cross‑functional support for manufacturing, sales, and service teams—all while adhering to ISO 9001‑2008 and Six Sigma quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop requirements and specifications for new products in collaboration with engineering and product management

Design and maintain legacy hardware, including documentation and engineering change control

Resolve component obsolescence and supply chain challenges

Create and test prototype hardware to validate design concepts

Produce and maintain engineering documentation (schematics, BOMs, ECNs)

Support board layout, prototype testing, manufacturing, and system testing

Use lab tools (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, protocol analyzers) for diagnostics

Develop and debug VHDL for FPGAs (INTEL/ALTERA, AMD/XILINX, EFINIX)

Utilize model‑based design tools for automated HDL code generation

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience

3+ years of hands‑on design experience with high‑speed ADCs/DACs, FPGAs, and microprocessors, including integration and performance optimization

3+ years of VHDL development experience, specifically in signal processing, timing closure, and/or communication systems – ideally within the power utilities sector

Desired Qualifications

Strong understanding of signal integrity, noise mitigation, and high‑speed PCB layout

Experience with PCB design for power and signal integrity

Familiarity with hardware/software interface collaboration

Knowledge of UL, CE, IEC, IEEE testing and design standards

Solid grasp of software design principles to complement hardware expertise

Benefits

Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

401(k) with company match, FSAs, and HSA with AMETEK contribution

Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs

Career growth opportunities across AMETEK’s global business units

A fast‑paced, innovative environment where your work truly matters

Work Arrangement Preferred: Onsite or hybrid near Coral Springs, FL. Remote work may be considered for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone, with occasional travel to Coral Springs.

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