Lead 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 processes. AE’s 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 it’s 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, we’re 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 Energy’s 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 lifecycle—including concept development, detailed design, prototyping, validation, documentation, and support for mass production and customer deployment. This position collaborates closely with a multi‑disciplinary project team, as well as with partners across other departments, to define functional expectations and ensure the delivered product meets all aspects of the agreed‑upon specifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide input to Product Engineering Requirements Specifications (ERS).
Ensure delivered products meet all aspects of the agreed‑upon customer specification.
Own technical assignments, including design and documentation deliverables.
Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams including RF, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Test Engineering.
Provide milestone updates, including schedule impacts, to project teams and management.
Demonstrate a can‑do attitude, continually learning and driving product and process improvements.
Apply both hands‑on skills (e.g., PCBA rework, use of measurement equipment) and theoretical methods (e.g., simulation, calculations) during design and validation.
Lead, mentor, and guide less‑senior 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, Half‑Bridge, Full‑Bridge, Flyback, PFC topologies).
Control‑loop 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 heat‑sink design and cooling strategies.
Experience with UL/CSA compliance requirements.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Demonstrated history of creative problem‑solving and delivering commitments on time.
Strong time‑management skills with a customer‑focused mindset.
Clear verbal and written communication skills for interaction with teams, leadership, and customers.
Ability to work effectively within multi‑disciplinary 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 master's degree.

EDUCATION:

A bachelor’s 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 $110,000 to $160,000 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 workforce. Our 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 - 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 HumanResources@aei.com

Pay: $110,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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