Lead Engineer Semiconductor & Industrial Power Systems

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:

We are seeking a Lead Electrical / Power Electronics Engineer to serve as a technical authority for advanced high-voltage high-power power electronics systems used in semiconductor and industrial applications. This role is focused on system architecture platform strategy and complex problem solving across multiple products.

As a Lead Engineer you will operate with broad autonomy and influence guiding technical direction setting engineering standards and solving the most challenging power electronics problems in the organization. Success in this role is defined by system robustness scalability and long-term technology impactnot short-term firefighting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Define system-level architectures for high-voltage high-power digitally controlled switch-mode power supplies
• Lead design trade-offs across topology control strategy magnetics insulation and thermal design
• Establish best practices and design standards for power electronics and high-voltage systems across product lines

Advanced Design & Development

• Develop and validate advanced simulation models for complex power systems including plasma and highly dynamic loads
• Guide digital power control strategies working with firmware and control teams on stability performance and robustness
• Provide deep technical expertise in root-cause analysis of complex electrical control and reliability issues

Product & System Ownership

• Provide technical oversight for multiple products or platforms from concept through production and field deployment
• Partner with product management manufacturing quality and supply chain to ensure scalable and manufacturable designs
• Lead technical risk assessment and ensure compliance with applicable safety EMC and regulatory standards
• Cross-Functional & External Engagement
• Act as a senior technical interface with key customers suppliers and partners on system-level challenges
• Influence technology roadmaps and long-term platform strategies in collaboration with engineering leadership

Mentorship & Influence

• Mentor senior and junior engineers raising the technical bar across the organization
• Lead design and architecture reviews providing clear technical direction without direct people management

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Fort Collins CO
• Environment: Combination of office laboratory and cleanroom environments supporting advanced power systems development
• Approximately 10% travel for targeted customer engagement supplier collaboration and system integration

QUALIFICATIONS:

Technical Expertise

• Expert-level experience in high-voltage and high-power switch-mode power supply (SMPS) design
• Strong background in digitally controlled power systems using DSPs microcontrollers or FPGAs
• Deep understanding of power conversion topologies magnetics insulation systems thermal design and high-voltage safety
• Experience applying safety EMC and regulatory requirements in semiconductor or industrial environments

Professional Capabilities

• Proven ability to operate autonomously and make architecture-level technical decisions
• Demonstrated ownership of complex systems across multiple product generations
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills for ambiguous cross-disciplinary problems
• Ability to influence technical direction across teams without formal authority
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent English communication (C2 proficiency preferred)

EXPERIENCE:

• 8 years of progressive experience in power electronics or electrical engineering product development (6 years with a Masters degree)
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment plasma systems industrial power or high-voltage applications strongly preferred

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field (required)
• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics or Control Systems (preferred)

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 $115000 to $180000 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 Employment Opportunity for Minorities Females ProtectedVeteransand 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

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 2/28/2026 the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.