Mechanical Engineer II

Advanced Energy; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Disability & life insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Eden Prairie, MN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop high-performance power supply solutions, focusing on mechanical design of sheet metal enclosures, heatsinks, and components, while optimizing thermal and vibration performance through simulation, testing, and analysis.

The role includes 3D PCB layout collaboration, prototype development, and hands-on validation, with opportunities to influence products from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical design of power electronics.
• Experience with metal/plastic part design for power electronics; sheet metal tooling and injection-molded processes.
• Design for manufacturing experience, and knowledge in GD&T.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Pro-E, FloThermXT or FloEFD, ANSYS and/or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Desirable: proven track record of product development from concept through to production.
• Desirable: designing for Safety, Compliance, and thermal management.
• Desirable: good verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop efficient and cost-effective power supplies per customer and regulatory specifications (sheet metal enclosures, heatsinks, cable assemblies, water cooled coldplates) including thermal design and simulation, 3D board layout and prototype testing.
• Work in a team environment with hardware, electrical, firmware engineers and program managers on product development of extensive scope.
• Participate in design reviews to improve mechanical and thermal design.
• Interface with internal departments to ensure cost and schedule goals are met.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.

Skills

Mechanical design

Power electronics

GD&T

SolidWorks

Team collaboration

Education

BSME

Tools

SolidWorks

Pro-E/Creo

FloThermXT/FloEFD

ANSYS

Job description

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 Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in designing and developing innovative, high-performance power supply solutions that meet customer requirements and regulatory standards. This position is responsible for the mechanical design of sheet metal enclosures, stamped and extruded heatsinks, cable assemblies, and other critical components, while optimizing thermal, acoustic, and vibration performance through simulation, testing, and analysis. The role also includes 3D PCB layout collaboration, prototype development, and hands-on validation, providing the opportunity to influence products from concept through production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop efficient and cost-effective power supplies per customer and regulatory specifications (i.e., sheet metal enclosures, stamped and extruded heatsinks, cable assemblies, water cooled coldplates, etc.) including thermal design and simulation, 3D board Layout and prototype testing


• Work in a team environment with hardware engineers, electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and program managers on product development of extensive scope


• Utilize strong communication and team skills. Persuading and gaining agreement with cross functional teams (hardware) and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of an organization


• Participate in design reviews to improve mechanical and thermal design


• Exercise engineering judgment to select and develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to secure project success


• Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications


• Interface with internal departments to ensure cost and schedule goals are met


• Responsible to diagnose 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 to recommend/implement corrective actions to address

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Eden Prairie, MN


• Environment: Works in a noisy fast-paced power development lab and standard office environment


• Occasional travel domestically and internationally as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ownership resulting in responsiveness to work requests and customer deadlines


• Ability to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be obtained


• Ability to learn and use professional concepts appropriate to engineering, including analytical methods, computer aided analysis and design tools, diagnostic instruments and test equipment, lab skills appropriate to design, selecting appropriate components and materials for designs


• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical design of power electronics or similar


• Experience with Metal / Plastic part design for power electronics; sheet metal tooling and knowledge of injection-molded processes


• Design for manufacturing experience, and knowledge in GD&T


• Experience with Solidworks, Pro-E, FloThermXT Or FloEFD, ANSYS and/or Solidworks Simulation a plus

Desirable:

• Proven track record of product development from concept through to production


• Previous experience designing for Safety, Compliance, and thermal management


• Good verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's (BSME) degree from four-year college or university

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 $75,000 to $105,000 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 Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, 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].