Engineering Planner I

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 Engineering Planner I is responsible for supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) planning scheduling and material coordination activities required to successfully design build and transfer products from Advanced Energys global development centers into manufacturing. This role partners with Engineering Supply Chain Quality Manufacturing and Product Management teams to ensure material availability schedule alignment and successful execution of project deliverables throughout the Product Development Process (PDP). The Engineering Planner I works under general supervision while developing expertise in planning scheduling ERP systems and new product introduction processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates production plans for new products ensuring availability of material to meet project schedules.
• Supports achievement of on-time delivery goals by monitoring schedules and coordinating material availability.
• Works to resolve capacity material constraints and other potential schedule interruptions
• Approves unit quantities schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements
• Coordinates and implements NPI Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in accordance with established processes.
• Coordinates with engineering to create and maintain Bill of Material (BOMs) in SAP
• Manages the release of parts modules and/or units to appropriate department in production
• Creates and maintains work orders purchase requests and internal transfer orders
• Supports planning scheduling coordination and tracking of products through the Product Development Process (PDP).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Eden Prairie MN
• Works in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and project schedules.
• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment
• Must be able to navigate through the production and engineering environment following the processes and procedures dictated in manufacturing and engineering
• Works in both office and engineering/manufacturing environments as required to support projects and production activities.
• The product being produced might have high voltage and current conditions; appropriate precautions must be observed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to lead plan and support the team related to any material management
• Excellent Communication skills both verbal and written; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers engineers and peers
• Ability to define problems establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows-based platforms and with computer-based tools including working knowledge of Database Spreadsheet and Word Processing software
• Ability to multitask and work to strict deadlines within a fast-paced environment

EXPERIENCE:

• 0-2 years in Purchasing/Planning environment
• Basic understanding of manufacturing planning/scheduling and the processes associated with MRP/ERP
• Previous experience with SAP desired or preferred
• Experience working in a team and group setting with upper-level managers
• Exposure to planning scheduling inventory management project coordination or related business processes.
• Embrace new technology and demonstrate an understanding of computer based systems/equipment.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management Finance Materials Management Supply Chain Engineering or equivalent education required
• American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification or other international certification 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 $60000 to $75000 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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