Electrical Engineer II

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs complicated engineering work exercising independent judgment and action. Performs applied research, design, development, testing, and documentation of products or systems. Works closely with customers to understand equipment/system requirements and to ensure that the product(s) work in the application(s). Provides direction and mentors engineers and engineering technicians.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the design, development, and release to manufacturing of high voltage, high power switch mode power supply systems

• Responsible to diagnose complex issues with design, field performance, reliability and test yields of products and recommend/implement corrective actions to address

• Owns the success of the product/system in the end users’ applications

• Works closely with customers, sales, product management procurement to drive innovation and efficiencies through the design and manufacturing process

• Manages risk and compliance across area of accountability

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Standard office environment utilizing standard office equipment, a noisy fast-paced lab, and/or clean room 90% of the time

• Must be able to travel 10% of the time. Travel involves international and domestic travel to remote sites, customers, and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated design ability of Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS)

• Experience with greater than 3000V power electronics development preferred

• Ability to exercise judgment in methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results

• Ability to utilize previous experience in engineering practices/procedures, industry/customer practices in all work

• Ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignments, and provide guidance to other personnel

• Ability to solve complex technical problems independently

• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

• Good verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills

• Fluent verbal and written communication in English. C2 proficiency desired

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 - 4 plus years of engineering and product development

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering with a Power Electronics concentration desired

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 per year.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from

• Short and long-term disability and life insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays

• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off

• 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both Moms and Dads

• Company matched 401(k)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs 

• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com.

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 12/31/2024, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.