Electrical Engineer I — Power Electronics

Advanced Energy; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Medical plans

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to design, test, and bring to market advanced switch-mode power supplies and power conversion solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience across the product lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve real-world engineering challenges.

You will work with experienced engineers in a fast-paced lab environment, develop technical expertise, and contribute to technologies powering critical applications

Qualifications

• Ability to support testing and debug using common lab equipment such as Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, function generators, JTAG or similar tools, etc.
• The ability to assist in analysis, prototyping, simulation, and validation of circuit designs.
• Be a creative problem solver with a focus on quality, safety, cost, and delivery schedules.
• Ability to solve technical problems independently with minimal assistance.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic programming or scripting skills such as LabVIEW, Python or MATLAB

Responsibilities

• Be a critical member of the product development engineering team.
• Assist in the development, testing, and de-bugging of prototype power supply subsystems including AC/DC circuits, control systems, EMI filters, RF filters, logic circuits, etc.
• Test products and subsystems using test equipment like oscilloscopes, power meters, LCR meters, signal generators, dynamic loads, network analyzers, etc.
• Exercise engineering judgment to select and develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to secure project success.
• Work in a team environment with electrical, mechanical and firmware engineers on product development of extensive scope.
• Utilize strong communication and team skills to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas within the design team.
• Participate in the preparation of internal and external documentation including, but not limited to: Requirements Specifications, Design Specifications and Test plans.
• Apply broad technical knowledge of electronic components, and circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices, including but not limited to DC circuits, AC to DC converters, power factor correction, high power semiconductors, digital and analog loop stability, magnetic design, worse case stress analysis, digital hardware, firmware, test and measurement systems, and electrical/safety regulatory compliance.
• Diagnose and solve issues of diverse scope with design, field performance, root cause/failure analysis, reliability and manufacturing test yields of existing power supply products using formal investigation methods and corrective actions.
• Contribute in technical review, design analysis, development and selection of hardware.

Skills

Lab equipment usage

Circuit analysis

Power electronics

Communication skills

Programming (LabVIEW/Python/MATLAB)

Tools

Network Analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

LCR meters

Signal generators

Dynamic loads

JTAG

Job description

Advanced Energy in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking an Electrical Engineer I to design, test, and bring to market advanced switch-mode power supplies and power conversion solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience across the product lifecycle while collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve real-world engineering challenges.

You will work with experienced engineers in a fast-paced lab environment, develop technical expertise, and contribute to technologies powering critical applications