Sales Engineer

Advanced Energy; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to drive growth with key semiconductor accounts. You will collaborate with the sales team, marketing and design engineers to deliver highly differentiated technical support and win designs.

Based in Milpitas, CA, this role mixes office and on-site customer engagement, supporting pre-sales through post-installation support. You will influence sales strategy with technical insight and participate in Sales Incentive Plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of power electronics design and/or applications experience.
• Solid problem-solving methodology.
• A passionate and curious technologist with an ability to learn and adapt to industry trends.
• Knowledge of power electronics with ability to qualify, test, modify, and debug power supplies in the lab as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the adoption of Advanced Energy power solutions at our customers at all stages of the engagement process from pre-sales activity to postproduction/installation support
• Support AE solution recommendations, system architecture guidance, schematic review, on-site customer qualification & debug support, etc.… We want to be thought of as part of our customer design team where they are actively seeking out a Sales Engineer to help solve system level problems
• Through developing engineering relationships with our customers, identify and communicate technical requirements for new applications or customer needs that aren’t served by the current portfolio to the product development; is this input is critical in definition of new products and roadmap
• Regularly provide technological updates and product training to customers, sales, and distribution
• As a trusted customer advocate, I have confidence and persuasive skills to earn the respect of engineering leaders both internally and with the customer
• Provide technical perspective that heavily influences the sales strategy

Skills

Charismatic communicator

Problem solving

Curious technologist

Power electronics

Job description

Advanced Energy is looking for an experienced and competitive Sales Engineer to help drive sales growth at our key semiconductor accounts. The Sales Engineer will collaborate with the sales team, marketing and design engineers, to provide highly differentiated technical support to our customers to drive design wins at a diverse set of applications and customers. Additionally, this position is eligible for the Sales Incentive Plan with a specific target amount to be determined based on the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the adoption of Advanced Energy power solutions at our customers at all stages of the engagement process from pre-sales activity to postproduction/installation support
• Support AE solution recommendations, system architecture guidance, schematic review, on-site customer qualification & debug support, etc.… We want to be thought of as part of our customer design team where they are actively seeking out a Sales Engineer to help solve system level problems
• Through developing engineering relationships with our customers, identify and communicate technical requirements for new applications or customer needs that aren’t served by the current portfolio to the product development; is this input is critical in definition of new products and roadmap
• Regularly provide technological updates and product training to customers, sales, and distribution
• As a trusted customer advocate, I have confidence and persuasive skills to earn the respect of engineering leaders both internally and with the customer
• Provide technical perspective that heavily influences the sales strategy

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This role will be based out of the Milpitas, CA office
• Environment: time split between AE office and customer sites as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Charismatic communicator that can advocate for customers to an internal audience and for the company to the customer
• Solid problem-solving methodology
• A passionate and curious technologist with an ability to learn and adapt to industry trends
• Knowledge of power electronics with ability to qualify, test, modify, and debug power supplies in the lab as needed

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of power electronics design and/or applications experience

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 base salary for this role is $125,000to $155,000per year. Additionally, this position is eligible for the Sales Incentive Plan with a specific target amount to be determined based on the role.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering andmaintainingcompetitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract andretaina talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused onequitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a 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 weeksof paid parental leave for bothMomsand Dads
• Company matched 401(k)
• Expanded mental health coverage and employeeassistanceprograms
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identifytheft, and legalassistance

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]