Electronic Engineering Manager

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:

Join a high-impact engineering organization developing next-generation power conversion and plasma power products that enable advanced semiconductor manufacturing. We are seeking a visionary and results-oriented Engineering Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team of electrical mechanical firmware and advanced technology engineers through the full product development lifecycle from concept and architecture through launch and sustaining.

This role combines strong people leadership with systems-level technical expertise requiring an individual who can drive innovation execute complex development programs and build high-performing teams. You will play a key role in shaping product strategy guiding technology development engaging directly with customers and delivering world-class solutions in a fast-paced global technology environment.

This position offers significant visibility with senior leadership and customers along with excellent opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Lead the development of new platform architectures product enhancements and rapid prototyping initiatives.
• Provide systems-level leadership for power conversion RF/plasma-generation and semiconductor equipment power technologies.
• Translate customer and market requirements into clear system subsystem and component-level requirements.
• Guide architecture development design reviews technology selection and technical decision-making.
• Collaborate with advanced technology teams to evaluate technology readiness and transition innovations into product development.
• Mentor engineers through coaching technical reviews and structured professional development.

People Leadership

• Build develop and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary engineering team.
• Establish clear priorities goals and performance expectations aligned with business objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation accountability continuous improvement and collaboration.
• Promote Agile development practices and effective risk-based prioritization.

Program Execution

• Lead development programs through all phases of the Product Development Process (PDP).
• Drive execution against technical schedule cost and quality objectives.
• Identify assess and mitigate technical and program risks.
• Ensure creation and maintenance of project plans design documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Monitor and report program status milestones and commitments to leadership.

Customer & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted technical leader for key customers and strategic partners.
• Align customer requirements integration activities and issue-resolution efforts with internal development teams.
• Partner closely with Product Management Program Management Operations Manufacturing Supply Chain Quality NPI Finance and Safety organizations to ensure successful product delivery.
• Build strong relationships across the organization to drive alignment decision-making and execution.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: On-site position based in Eden Prairie Minnesota.
• Environment: Combination of office engineering laboratory and manufacturing environments.
• Occasional domestic and international travel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Leadership

• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders across technical and business functions.
• Proven success leading engineering teams and cross-functional development programs.
• Strong communication collaboration and organizational leadership skills.

Technical

• Extensive experience developing complex electronic products preferably in power electronics plasma systems semiconductor equipment motor drives or electrification applications.
• Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to balance technical depth and strategic business objectives.
• Proven track record of successfully launching products from concept through commercialization.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10 years of progressive experience in electronics product development.
• Experience leading engineers and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Familiarity with laboratory environments and problem solving methods using tools including oscilloscopes power supplies digital multimeters (DMMs) metrology equipment logic analyzers and related equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing and product lifecycle processes including:
• Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Production transfers
• Six Sigma methodologies
• Gauge R&R
• Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Preferred

• Strong background in power electronics including switch-mode power supply (SMPS) design high-power RF systems electrification and motor drives or plasma-generation technologies.
• Experience with circuit analysis simulation prototyping validation and system integration.
• Embedded developer leadership experience including C and FPGA oriented responsibilities supporting complex control architectures and product feature sets
• Working knowledge of industry compliance and regulatory standards including UL CSA SEMI IEC ANSI & IPC
• Experience leading global engineering teams and customer-facing technical engagements.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.

Preferred

• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• PMP Agile Scrum or equivalent project management certification.

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 $185000 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 parents
• 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 identity theft and legal assistance

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

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