Principal Electrical Engineer

Advanced Energy; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Wilmington, MA, is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to lead advanced engineering and technology development for power and electronic solutions. You will guide programs across research, design, testing, and validation, translating customer requirements into practical engineering concepts while shaping technology direction.

You will mentor multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with senior leaders and external customers, and drive technical excellence across the

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of power conversion topologies, high-frequency switching, and control systems.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems independently.
• Ability to manage multiple advanced engineering initiatives simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced engineering design, analysis, and technology development of POC systems and circuits.
• Drive complex engineering challenges and push for innovative solutions.
• Ensure technology readiness and delivery of proven POC platforms.
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and translate into engineering concepts.
• Evaluate cutting-edge technologies for power solutions and medical applications.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards for power systems.

Skills

Power electronics

Leadership

Systems thinking

Job description

Principal Electrical Engineer

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:

Based in Wilmington, MA, the Principal Electrical Engineer will play a critical role in shaping advanced engineering and technology development initiatives for innovative power and electronic solutions. In this highly visible position, you'll lead complex technical programs across applied research, architecture, design exploration, development, testing, and validation, helping advance cutting-edge technologies from early concept toward practical implementation.

You'll work directly with customers to understand emerging technical requirements, translate needs into effective engineering concepts, and influence technology direction. Leveraging your technical expertise and systems-level thinking, you'll identify design challenges, recommend innovative solutions, and evaluate how engineering decisions impact system performance, reliability, manufacturability, scalability, and the overall customer experience.

As a technical leader, you'll provide guidance and mentorship to the wider engineering group, both locally and globally, helping drive project success while fostering technical excellence across the team. You'll collaborate with senior leaders, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders both inside and outside the organization, serving as a trusted expert and key contributor to strategic engineering efforts.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, leading high impact advanced engineering initiatives, influencing technology innovation, and working closely with customers to develop solutions that make a real difference.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for advanced engineering design, analysis and technology development of Proof-Of-concept systems, sub-systems, and circuits to meet technology performance, cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Drive critical thinking and problem-solving across complex engineering challenges
• Assumes responsibility for the success of the technology readiness and the delivery of proven proof-of-concept platforms
• Engage proactively with customers to understand the product/system in the customers' applications and recommend/implement corrective actions or enhancements as needed
• Evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies for medical applications
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards for power solutions
• Provide expert guidance on power electronics design, control strategies, and system integration

Work Environment:

• Location: Wilmington, MA
• Works in a standard office environment and engineering lab
• Uses electronic equipment and can work with high voltage
• Domestic and international travel of up to 10%
• Interfaces with internal and external customers
• Onsite technical support at customer locations

Qualifications:

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of power conversion topologies, high-frequency switching, and control systems
• Ability to solve complex technical problems independently
• Ability to manage multiple advanced engineering and technology development initiatives simultaneously

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Ability to drive career development through coaching, training, and performance management
• Ability to cultivate a culture of innovation, collabora