Engineering Program Manager

Advanced Energy; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health benefits

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking an Engineering Program Manager in Fort Collins to drive on-time delivery of Plasma Power products. You will lead a cross-functional team, plan schedules and resources, and manage programs per PDP to meet scope and budget.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Engineering or Computer Science and proven program management experience, with strong communication and analytical skills. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross-functional NPD team for Plasma Power.
• Plan and manage NPD schedules and resource plans to deliver on time and within budget.
• Manage projects per PDP with governance for scope changes and budget targets.
• Monitor KPIs: schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate with customers and internal stakeholders; prepare reports for reviews.
• Ensure material readiness with manufacturing and procurement teams; support DFM and cycle-time targets.
• Drive smooth mass production launches and capture lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Team building

Deadline driven

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Engineering Program Manager

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. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Manager ensures on-time delivery of products to finished goods as scheduled by Advanced Energy’s committed shipment date, improves Advanced Energy’s ability to meet customer delivery requirements by understanding Plasma Power capacity, identifying constraints, risks, and actively reducing lead times (availability), and minimizes Advanced Energy’s investment in raw and finished material inventory where appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads a cross-functional project team through all phases of New Product Development (NPD) of Plasma Power

• Supports marketing and design engineering in preparing RFQ (Request for Quote) or program development proposals

• Plans and manages NPD Schedules and resource plans to deliver products ON TIME and within budget

• Manages projects according to Product Development Process (PDP) and ensures that any scope changes or changes to the financial targets are raised with recommendations for the appropriate action

• Is accountable for project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): schedule, product and project cost targets, quality, compliance, and customer Satisfaction

• Provides overall direction and ownership to programs, including Risk Mitigation Plans, escalations, and issue resolution

• Acts as a primary point of contact working with customer project and design representatives

• Works with manufacturing and procurement teams to ensure material and factory build readiness

• Coordinates with design and manufacturing engineering to ensure DFM, manufacturing cycle-time and quality targets are met

• Ensures a smooth mass production product launch

• Prepares reports and updates for presentation to customers, senior management, and internal stakeholders

• Is responsible for documenting all aspects of the project development and ensuring that data is captured and used as lessons learned to drive continuous improvement

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a standard office environment

• Location: Fort Collins – on site

QUALIFICATIONS:

Essential:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving tools

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Capable of team building (external & internal) to drive cross-functional collaboration

• Ability and desire to meet project, tasks and/or assignment deadlines

• Assertive, Analytical, with strong communication, presentation and organizational skills

• Can work under minimal supervision

Desirable:

• Experience with PCBA design and/or manufacturing

• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum processes

• Project Management Professional Certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience as Program Manager or with a proven track-record of project management

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

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 $115,000 to $145,000 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 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, 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 [e-mail]

Applications will be accepted through 9/18/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.