Senior Field Applications Engineer
Location: La Jolla
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Ametek, Inc. Job description: About Us: Join AMETEK Programmable
Power, a leader in cutting-edge programmable power solutions and
systems. We specialize in designing and delivering precision AC and
DC programmable power supplies, electronic loads, power subsystems,
and compliance test solutions. If you're ready to work at the
forefront of differentiated power technologies, this is your
opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, high-tech
environment! Job Summary: Through in-depth product knowledge the
Senior Applications Engineer is responsible for prioritizing,
evaluating, and responding to incoming technical and commercial
support requests from customers and our commercial teams. The
required technical support includes but is not limited to
troubleshooting, evaluating customer applications and providing
product capability assessments, new product recommendations,
application integration assistance, customer and internal employee
training, and recommendation of product upgrade solutions when
applicable. The support offered by the Application Engineering team
is administered pro-actively to our customer base through a mix of
pre-sale and post-sale activities. Key Responsibilities: • Develop
and maintain functional expertise in adapting programmable power
supplies to customer’s applications. In addition, work to develop
specific market expertise to become a resident expert in a
particular segment relevant to our business. • Monitors application
related trends and requirements providing guidance to our internal
teams, partners and clients. Help feed those trends into our
roadmap process through our Product Marketing department. • Develop
and provide in-depth training, and technical presentations at trade
shows and events to educate customers and partners on the company’s
products or capabilities. This may also include demoing new product
or technologies at a customer site. • Assist in articulating our
technical value proposition identifying key differentiating
capabilities to prospective new customers and solutions partners •
Review customer specifications, design requirements, technical
approach, and commercial landscape to create customer proposals,
and qualify business opportunities. Record detailed backup to
validate the business case. • Provides mentorship/guidance on
technology trends to clients, partners, and employees (product
marketing, sales, management) • Respond to technical inquiries from
existing and potential customers in a timely manner. • Work
alongside and give guidance to product engineering and product
marketing to validate and troubleshoot technical issues with
respect to specific customer end applications. In addition,
interface with them to validate technical alignment of the
approach, costs, and lead time risks. • Develop, integrate, and
utilize “Self Help” tools in conjunction with marketing to assist
customers in selecting and applying the company’s product into
their specific applications. (Ex: Technical notes, White papers,
Application notes). In addition, develop segment specific content
that assists the sales team in expanding their knowledge about an
end application with our products at the forefront. • Ensure
customer issues and customer proposals are responded to, tracked,
and closed out in a timely manner along with the commercial team.
“Own” the issue. • Efficiently lead and mentor junior staff in the
pursuits above • Travel locally and globally up to 35% as needed to
support company training, diagnosis, service, and applications
activity Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Electrical Engineering
with work experience in related industry. Five years of technical
application, customer support or sales experience in the test and
measurement industry or comparable experience Due to the nature of
[BU's] programs and products, applicants must have the legal right
to work in the U.S. and additionally must be legally authorized to
access export-controlled information and source code. Desired
Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to provide a high-level
customer touch while using solid judgment advancing an issue to
closure. Ability to present an issue with a respective solution to
senior management in a clear, concise manner. Detail-oriented and
well organized. Positive, optimistic, attitude; enjoys
communicating with clients via phone, email, in-person. Excellent
communication skills (verbal and written) with ability to present
technical concepts in a clear manner to internal and external
customers. Highly committed to understanding the customer
perspective. Experience using and developing ATE test systems
including test program development using LabView, LabWindows/CVI,
Agilent VEE, Visual Studio or similar Integrated software
development tools is a plus, ability to learn is a must. Ability to
work under minimum supervision and using knowledge of
pre-established guidelines and instructions to perform the tasks
required. Ability to provide technical leadership from personal
technical experience to resolve open technical issues with the
product and the client application including hardware, software,
and firmware problems. Ability to lead junior staff in
troubleshooting and diagnosis of client application issues and
product technical issues including hardware, software, and firmware
problems. Prior military experience. What’s in It for You:
Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off. Great
benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental
insurance. 401(k), plus matching. Flexible spending accounts
(FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life
insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave. Employee
referral program. Tuition reimbursement program. Employee
assistance program. Exciting, fast-paced environment where you
could make a true impact. Opportunities for career advancement
within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business
entities. Additional Details: Location: This role is based in San
Diego, California, a city renowned for its idyllic blend of sun,
sea, and vibrant culture. With a coastal climate and over 70 miles
of stunning coastline, it's a haven for beach lovers and outdoor
enthusiasts year-round. Explore diverse museums, the historic
Gaslamp Quarter, and Balboa Park's gardens and world-famous zoo.
Enjoy an active lifestyle with parks, trails, and water sports.
Relish international cuisine and experience unique neighborhoods
like lively North Park and coastal La Jolla. San Diego offers an
irresistible mix of relaxation and adventure. Salary Range: The
annual pay range for this position generally ranges between
$100,000 - $130,000. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or
below the range based on various factors including but not limited
to location, experience, and performance. In addition, AMETEK
provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health
insurance coverage, an employee assistance program, life and
disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and
paid time off. Bonus Eligible To learn more about our company and
our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers
To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us
at: • Programmable Power: https://www.programmablepower.com/ •
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