Senior Design Engineer

Job Title: Senior Design Engineer

Location:

Bedford, MA, US, 01730

Business Unit: Amptek

Posting Date: Sep 17, 2026

Job Description:

Amptek is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer to collaborate with Development Engineers, Scientists, and Operations personnel in support of product development and the ongoing operation of the engineering department. This role works closely with engineering, operations, and production teams to introduce new products into manufacturing and support the continuous improvement of existing product lines.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Manufacturing Support

• Lead the collection and evaluation of data related to engineering design, manufacturing, and product support.
• Apply product design knowledge, fabrication processes, and best practices to establish manufacturing processes for products produced at volumes of thousands per year.
• Support new product initiatives and facilitate the transition of new products into manufacturing.
• Take ownership of the design, design-for-manufacturability activities, and operational handoff for assigned product lines.
• Complete reliability testing and other required product testing.

Process Improvement & Operations Support

• Direct the collection of manufacturing data, assist in data analysis, and communicate findings to monitor current yields and drive yield improvements.
• Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and product designs, identify improvement opportunities, and assess associated risks and return on investment.
• Communicate with engineers regarding non-conformances and product assembly issues.
• Support Operations and Manufacturing Engineering teams as needed to help meet production schedules and on-time delivery targets for assigned product lines.
• Support customer-reported and in-line product failures and assist production operators in issue resolution.

Strategic Collaboration

• Work with the Sales & Marketing team to help define and maintain the product roadmap.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and production personnel to ensure successful product introduction and ongoing product support.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• M.S. degree in an engineering technology field or science-related discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a cleanroom-type manufacturing environment.
• Experience with X-ray, gamma-ray, vacuum, high-voltage, or scientific instrumentation products.
• Knowledge of XRF, radiation detection, or spectroscopy systems.
• Demonstrated design and mechanical skills required to establish manufacturing capabilities, including equipment startup, customization, procurement, and characterization.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation processes and SOP development.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing training preferred.

Technical & AI Capabilities

• Ability to identify appropriate applications for AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and cost efficiency.
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and apply sound engineering judgment.

Core Competencies

• Adaptability - Understands changes in tasks, situations, and departmental priorities, and actively seeks information regarding changes that impact their work. Views change as an opportunity for learning and growth.
• Engineering Processes - Possesses working knowledge of responsibilities and activities across engineering disciplines, including design, testing, software, and technology functions.
• Motivation - Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision. Proactively collaborates with others to identify and resolve potential conflicts in support of project timelines.
• Communication - Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Teamwork - Understands the importance of team collaboration and actively promotes communication and coordination across functions.
• Product Development - Possesses knowledge of product development processes, including product design, testing, and validation.Understands how engineering activities contribute to the successful development, improvement, and release of products.

About the Business Unit

Amptek, an AMETEK company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced X-ray and gamma-ray detection systems, X-ray sources, and analytical instrumentation. Its innovative technologies support a wide range of applications, including scientific research, industrial inspection, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and aerospace missions. As part of AMETEK, a worldwide provider of industrial technology solutions, Amptek combines cutting-edge innovation with a strong commitment to quality, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement.

For more information, visit www.ametek.com/ and www.amptek.com

Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 150,000

Salary Maximum: 165,000

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.

For more information on AMETEKs competitive benefits, please click here.

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: Boston