Lead Electrical Engineer

Advanced Energy; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. in the Philippines is seeking a Lead Electrical / Power Electronics Engineer to help design next‑generation products for semiconductor and industrial temperature control applications.

The role emphasizes system architecture, platform strategy, and solving complex challenges across multiple product lines. You will lead technical reviews, mentor engineers, collaborate with product management, manufacturing, and suppliers, and ensure safety and regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in power electronics and photodetectors.
• Experience with high-voltage systems and sensors.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead analog circuitry design for photodetectors and power controllers.
• Oversee schematic generation and PCB layout for assigned projects.
• Establish design standards for power electronics and HV systems.
• Mentor engineers and lead architecture reviews.

Skills

Power Electronics

Photodetectors

Sensor Technology

Fiber Optic Technology

Simulation Tools

Design Verification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SPICE/ Circuit Simulation

PCB Layout

Schematic Capture

Job description

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductor and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Position Summary

We are seeking Lead Electrical / Power Electronics to join our team in developing next-generation Advanced Energy products for the Semiconductor and Industrial temperature measurement and control industries. 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.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture

• Lead the design and test of analog circuitry for photodetectors, SCR power controllers/ and Pyrometers.
• Participate in design conceptualization, schematic generation, mechanical packaging and PCB layout of project assigned
• Establish best practices and design standards for power electronics and high-voltage systems across product lines
• Conduct circuit breadboarding/fine tuning, power-up, test and verify specs compliance
• Perform Design Verification Test (DVT) to the project assigned and all necessary circuit simulation and tolerance analysis on project assigned
• Generate Bill of Materials (BOM) with emphasis on component cost and quality.
• Perform Failure Analysis on products
• Provide deep technical expertise in root-cause analysis of complex electrical, control, and reliability issues
• Create accurate, error-free test reports and controlled documents

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
• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communications Engineering
• 8+ years relevant work experience in the following:
• Power Electronics and Photodetectors
• Sensor Technology
• Fiber Optic Technology
• Using Simulations Tools in product development
• Research & Development
• Knowledgeable in Circuit operation and failure analysis
• Very good communication skills
• Team player

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees in order 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, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate.

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

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