Principal Electronic Engineer

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 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. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY

Some people say its like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile growing small company you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time were a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position deep trust and partnership with leading customers a global best-in-class operations capability and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing working building and winning together. At our core we are Advanced Energy powering the future together.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Based in Wilmington MA the Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for engineering work in applied research design development testing manufacturing and documentation of products or systems. The Principal Engineer should be able to identify and recommend design solutions. Works with customers directly to identify and understand requirements and needs. Understands how designs impact products beyond scope of work. Uses research techniques to analyze and validate design or theory concepts. Provides direction and leadership to engineers and engineering technicians related to program specific work. Interacts with senior level professionals both internal and external to AE.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the design and analysis of systems products and subsystems/circuits to specification cost budget schedule and quality goals.
• Responsible to diagnose issues of diverse scope with design field performance reliability and test yields of products and recommend/implement corrective actions to address
• Assumes responsibility for the success of the product/system in the customers applications and recommend/implement corrective actions as needed
• Follows key engineering procedures in the Product Development Process and ECO process
• Work with manufacturing locations and supply chain groups to implement cost reductions manufacturability improvements and quality improvements for existing products

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Wilmington MA
• Works in a standard office environment or engineering lab
• Uses electronic equipment and can work with high voltage
• Domestic and international travel of up to 10%
• Interfaces with internal and external customers
• Onsite technical support at customer locations

EXPERIENCE:

Essential

• Proven professional skills as an experienced engineer with a full understanding of medical practices and company policies/procedures (10 years of experience)
• Ability to solve complex technical problems independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Good verbal written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide technical mentoring other team members
• Experience with influencing and negotiating in complex situations

Desirable

• Power electronics design
• AC/DC and DC/DC switched mode power supply design
• Power Factor Correction design
• EMI and EMC design and resolution
• Magnetic Design
• RF Power Design
• Simulation Package Expertise
• Designing for Safety and Compliance (Medical background a plus)
• Understanding of firmware and coding
• Designing for thermals

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
  

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 $135000 to $175000 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 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 - 4 different health care plan options dental and vision
• 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 voluntary options such as critical illness accident and hospital indemnity pet insurance identify theft and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability and/or veteran status.

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