Electronic Engineer II

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Disability & life insurance

HSA/FSAs

Paid vacation & holidays

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Mental health coverage

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Sr Electronic Engineer to perform engineering work in applied research, design, development, and documentation on multiple key projects. You will analyze design concepts and interact with senior professionals.

The role focuses on power conversion platforms, including switch-mode PS topologies, thermal management, PCB layout, and design validation. A BS in Electrical Engineering is required and 5+ years of related experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Switch Mode Power Supply topologies and failure analysis.
• Design experience in liquid-cooling, or low-profile conduction-cooled designs.
• Very good communication skills.
• Team player in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment with a strong sense of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Technology Solutions and design according to power conversion platform requirements.
• Work closely with Advanced Engineering on technologies and solutions that drive performance such as conversion efficiency, power density, power level scaling.
• Actively involved in design conceptualization, mechanical packaging, drive schematic generation and PCB layout, and manage critical parts list of product technology platform
• Establish solutions to optimize performance and cost trade-offs
• Create simulation models, prepare design calculations for sizing up of magnetics and semicons, and correlate with actual performance
• Conduct circuit breadboarding/fine-tuning, power-up, testing and verification of design parameters Prepare thorough documentation on new technology blocks and theory of operation
• Collaborate with Design Teams and ensure successful technology transfer
• Design Process Improvement and Continuous Learning
• Initiate design and development calculation tools, simulation worksheets
• Develop strategies for effectively evaluating new technologies to surface potential weakness, include test for margins, prepare detailed design test result
• Research on published solutions, related literature and relevant technology to aid in technology development work
• Participate in project discussions and design reviews
• Cross-functional work with Mechanical Engineer Tech Core, Thermal Engineer, PCAD, Safety, Design Team Electrical Engineer

Skills

Switch Mode PS topologies

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communications Engineering

Tools

Simplis/Simetrix

Mathcad

PLECS

PSIM

Job description

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:

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Sr Electronic Engineer that will perform engineering work in applied research, design, development, and documentation on multiple key

projects. Uses research techniques to analyze and validate design or theory concepts. Interacts with senior level professionals both internal and external to AE.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Technology Solutions and design according to power conversion platform requirements

Work closely with Advanced Engineering on technologies and solutions that drive performance such as conversion efficiency, power density, power level scaling

Actively involved in design conceptualization, mechanical packaging, drive schematic generation and PCB layout, and manage critical parts list of product technology platform

Establish solutions to optimize performance and cost trade-offs

Create simulation models, prepare design calculations for sizing up of magnetics and semicons, and correlate with actual performance

Conduct circuit breadboarding/fine-tuning, power-up, testing and verification of design parameters Prepare thorough documentation on new technology blocks and theory of operation

Collaborate with Design Teams and ensure successful technology transfer

Design Process Improvement and Continuous Learning

Initiate design and development calculation tools, simulation worksheets

Develop strategies for effectively evaluating new technologies to surface potential weakness, include test for margins, prepare detailed design test result

Research on published solutions, related literature and relevant technology to aid in technology development work

Participate in project discussions and design reviews

Cross-functional work with Mechanical Engineer Tech Core, Thermal Engineer, PCAD, Safety, Design Team Electrical Engineer

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Environment: Standard office environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledgeable in Switch Mode Power Supply topologies and failure analysis

Design experience in liquid-cooling, or low-profile conduction-cooled designs

Very good communication skills

Team player in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment with a strong sense of ownership

EXPERIENCE:

5+ years relevant work experience in the following:

Switch Mode Power Supply Design

Using Simulation and Calculation Tools in product development such as Simplis/Simetrix, Mathcad, and knowledge of PLECS and PSIM a plus

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communications Engineering

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 - $150,000 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)
• 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 Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, ProtectedVeterans,and Individuals with Disabilities.

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 [e-mail].