Sr Electrical Engineer

Advanced Energy; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead design and development of power supplies and related electronics. The role envisions innovative solutions and prepares proposals for management review.

The position emphasizes challenging engineering tasks, data analysis, and prototype testing, with responsibilities spanning schematic capture, layout, testing, and debugging to deliver reliable power solutions.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be obtained.
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills.
• Ability to learn and use professional concepts appropriate to engineering, including analytical methods, computer aided analysis and design tools, diagnostic instruments and test equipment.
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop efficient and cost-effective circuits and power supplies per customer and regulatory specifications, including schematic capture, board layout, prototype testing, and bench testing.
• Interface with internal departments to ensure schedule, cost, and quality goals are met.
• Develop analytical models, simulation tools, and other predictive methods to reduce changes on subsequent iterations of each design.
• Participate as an active part of the core team to meet schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Assist in the development, testing, and debugging of prototype power supply units.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.

Skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Mathcad

Cadence

Altium

SPICE simulations

Scripting

Job description

Sr 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:

The Electrical Engineer will work in the design and development of power supplies. This position will envision and validate innovations of advanced power solutions and enhance overall customer experience. This role will also be responsible for a diverse range of engineering tasks including designing, testing, and analyzing systems and components as part of a focused team. Lastly, this position will be responsible for summarizing results and delivering proposals to management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop efficient and cost-effective circuits and power supplies per customer and regulatory specifications (i.e., analog and digital circuits, embedded controls logic, magnetics, EMI filters, power circuits, etc.) including, schematic capture, board layout, prototype testing, and bench testing code development.
• Interface with internal departments to ensure schedule, cost, and quality goals are met.
• Develop analytical models, simulation tools, and other predictive methods to reduce changes on subsequent iterations of each design.
• Participate as an active part of the core team to meet schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Assist in the development, testing, and de-bugging of prototype power supply units.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Eden Prairie, MN
• Environment: Standard office environment, possible interaction through a production factory environment
• Uses electronic equipment and can work with high voltage

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be obtained
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and peers
• 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
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
• Proficiency with Windows-based platforms and with computer-based design and analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of Database, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; consistent demonstrated ability to meet schedule requirements and define priorities without direct supervision

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in electronics design or similar experience
• Experience with Mathcad, Cadence or Altium, Spice based circuit simulation, and scripting/test generation software

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Enginnering or similar required

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