Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Electrical Engineer

Location:

San Luis Obispo, CA, US, 93401

Business Unit: Sensor, Test & Calibration

Posting Date: Aug 21, 2026

Job Description:

An electrical engineer for Crystal Engineering will, under minimal supervision, provide leadership in the design, development, test and evaluation of products that meet the cost, performance and timeliness requirements defined by the Product Groups. Additional duties include project engineering activities such as planning, scheduling, and reporting, as well as performing required duties to meet project requirements, within the established cost/schedule constraints, as defined by CEC's quality system.

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepare Project Plans, Requirement Documents, Test Plans, Test Reports and other documentation as required by CEC's quality system and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Design, build, test and evaluate digital and analog circuits/subassemblies to meet the performance, cost and scheduling requirements as defined by the project team and the company's goals.
• Integrate subassemblies (mechanical and electrical) into prototype units; support continuing product development, test, system verification, and validation, throughout the development process and into production release.
• Resolve product nonconformance issues; implement product and process improvement/cost reduction initiatives via CEC's CAPA and Engineering Change processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed to support CEC's Mission Statement and Company Goals.
• Lead the certification process to obtain product certifications for hazardous environments, Bluetooth, etc.

Qualifications and Technologies:

Qualifications

• B.S.E.E. or equivalent electrical/electronic based technical degree. Non-degreed individuals may fill this classification with substantial industry experience per the discretion of the hiring manager.Minimum five years practical engineering experience in a high volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Altium Designer schematic capture and circuit design tools.
• Familiar with printed circuit board layout technology and techniques.
• Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry (design, test, troubleshooting).
• Working knowledge of microcontroller firmware design/coding (various chipsets/languages).
• Working knowledge of the principles, procedures and measurement of pressure, temperature, EMC, and RF interference.
• Advanced math skills (e.g., algebra and calculus) and working knowledge of mechanical systems.
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal; e.g., the ability to prepare, present and discuss project related plans, requirements, test results, etc. in a team based work environment.
• Comprehensive, working knowledge of the Microsoft Office PC LAN environment including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Mail, Schedule, etc.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to sit and occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The team member must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Technologies:

• Test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply, environmental chamber, logic analyzer, signal generator, network analyzer, etc.).
• Measurement equipment (calipers, micrometer, etc.).
• Manufacturing equipment (solder, glue gun, small hand tools, etc.).
• Office machines (computer, copier, fax, etc.).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.

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Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 110,000

Salary Maximum: 130,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

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 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Bakersfield

Nearest Secondary Market: San Luis Obispo