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. 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:
The Lead Electrical Engineer within the RF Delivery Systems (RFDS) organization is empowered to drive the electronic design of Advanced Energys RF generators and to influence related mechanical software test and documentation activities. This role is responsible for reviewing product requests and translating them into clear actionable Engineering Requirements Specifications (ERS).
The engineer leads the product through the full design lifecycleincluding concept development detailed design prototyping validation documentation and support for mass production and customer deployment. This position collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary project team as well as with partners across other departments to define functional expectations and ensure the delivered product meets all aspects of the agreedupon specifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide input to Product Engineering Requirements Specifications (ERS).
Ensure delivered products meet all aspects of the agreedupon customer specification.
Own technical assignments including design and documentation deliverables.
Collaborate with crossfunctional engineering teams including RF Electrical Mechanical Software and Test Engineering.
Provide milestone updates including schedule impacts to project teams and management.
Demonstrate a cando attitude continually learning and driving product and process improvements.
Apply both handson skills (e.g. PCBA rework use of measurement equipment) and theoretical methods (e.g. simulation calculations) during design and validation.
Lead mentor and guide lesssenior engineers and engineering technicians.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Proficiency in circuit design and simulation; experience with finite element analysis (FEA).
Ability to support testing and troubleshooting using common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes power supplies VNAs DMMs function generators JTAG and similar tools.
Experience in one or more of the following areas (professional academic or personal project experience acceptable):
Power electronics design and semiconductor device selection (Si MOSFETs SiC MOSFETs GaN LDMOS).
RF design including drivers/exciters combiners/splitters V/I sensors directional couplers RF layout filter design and impedance matching.
DC/DC power supply design (Buck Boost HalfBridge FullBridge Flyback PFC topologies).
Controlloop theory and design.
Programming/scripting skills (assembly C Python) or fundamental FPGA experience (Verilog/VHDL) is a plus.
Schematic capture and PCBA layout with Altium Designer experience preferred.
Thermal management including heatsink design and cooling strategies.
Experience with UL/CSA compliance requirements.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
Demonstrated history of creative problemsolving and delivering commitments on time.
Strong timemanagement skills with a customerfocused mindset.
Clear verbal and written communication skills for interaction with teams leadership and customers.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
EXPERIENCE:
At least 8 years experience in related industries preferably working with power electronics but other relevant industry experience will be considered.
6 years experience with a masters degree.
EDUCATION:
A bachelors degree in electrical engineering (or similar) technical degree or higher.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work in a lab and/or clean room as well as standard office environment.
Some domestic and international travel may be required.
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 $110000 to $160000 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 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 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.
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
Applications will be accepted through 2/28/2026 the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.
Required Experience:
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