PCB Designer / Librarian

Advanced Energy; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company matched 401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Volunteer time off

Health insurance options

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a PCB Designer - Librarian to own and manage the company’s PCB libraries while designing high-density, power conversion PCBs using Altium Designer. The role supports the product development lifecycle with fabrication packages, schematics, layouts and library components for new and existing products.

Responsibilities include ensuring manufacturability, driving DFM improvements, and collaborating with Engineering teams across Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PCB design requirements for high-voltage and high-current power conversion.
• Knowledge of creepage/clearance, isolation techniques and safety-driven PCB layout practices.
• Ability to balance electrical performance, thermal requirements, manufacturability, and reliability in complex PCB designs.

Responsibilities

• Place components and route tracks meeting PCB, electrical, mechanical and high-voltage isolation specs.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts and fabrication deliverables; maintain documentation.
• Engage with Manufacturing to drive DFM improvements.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware Engineers on engineering changes.
• Participate in PCB design team process improvement.

Skills

PCB design

High-voltage design

Thermal and reliability balance

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Altium Designer

PCB design database management

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 PCB Designer - Librarian will establish and maintain ownership of Advanced Energy's PCB libraries as a core engineering function while designing complex, high-density printed circuit board assemblies for power conversion products. The role serves as a technical resource throughout the product development lifecycle and utilizes Altium Designer to create schematics, PCB layouts, fabrication packages, assembly documentation, and library components in support of new and existing product designs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Place components and route tracks ensuring all functional and physical specifications meet PCB, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and high-voltage isolation design requirements.
• Create PCB designs in accordance with manufacturability and assembly requirements and engage manufacturing teams to drive DFM improvements.
• Create schematics, PCB layouts, fabrication deliverables, assembly documentation, and maintain job status updates.
• Work with Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware Engineers and react appropriately to engineering changes.
• Participate in process improvement activities for the PCB design team.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Fort Collins, CO or Eden Prairie, MN
• Environment: Standard office environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of PCB design requirements related to high-voltage, high-current, and power conversion applications.
• Working knowledge of creepage and clearance requirements, isolation techniques, and safety-driven PCB layout practices.
• Ability to balance electrical performance, thermal requirements, manufacturability, and system reliability in complex PCB designs.

EXPERIENCE:

Essential

• 3+ years of experience in PCB design.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer and PCB design database management.
• Experience designing complex multilayer PCB assemblies for production environments.
• Experience designing high-voltage and high-power PCB assemblies including consideration of creepage, clearance, electrical isolation, thermal management, manufacturability, and reliability requirements.

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of PCB design technologies, techniques, electrical schematics, PCB fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Fundamental knowledge of IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-2222, IPC-7351) and ASME/ANSI documentation standards.
• Experience with high-voltage, mixed-signal, and power electronics PCB layouts.
• Knowledge of EMI/EMC mitigation techniques, grounding strategies, and thermal design considerations.

EDUCATION:

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school in Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, Computer-Aided Design, or a related discipline; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field is preferred.

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 $60,000 to $90,000 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, identity 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].

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 9/30/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.