Sr Electronic Engineer

Advanced Energy; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a strategic Sr Electronic Engineer based in Wilmington, Massachusetts. The role includes engineering work in research, design, and documentation for power conversion projects. Responsibilities involve developing design solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring performance optimization. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, and is proficient in simulation tools. Competitive compensation of $110,000 - $150,000 per year is offered, along with benefits such as generous vacation time and health plans.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant work experience in Switch Mode Power Supply Design.
• Strong Research & Development background.

Responsibilities

• Develop technology solutions according to power conversion requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure successful technology transfer.
• Conduct testing and verification of design parameters.

Skills

Switch Mode Power Supply topologies

Liquid-cooling designs

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communications Engineering

Tools

Simplis/Simetrix

Mathcad

PLECS

PSIM

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Sr Electronic Engineer that will perform engineering work in applied research, design, development, and documentation on multiple key projects. The engineer will use research techniques to analyze and validate design or theory concepts and interact with senior level professionals both internal and external to Advanced Energy.

Location

Wilmington, Massachusetts. Standard office environment.

Responsibilities

• Technology solutions and design according to power conversion platform requirements.
• Work closely with Advanced Engineering on technologies and solutions that drive performance such as conversion efficiency, power density, and power level scaling.
• Actively involved in design conceptualization, mechanical packaging, drive schematic generation, PCB layout, and manage critical parts list of product technology platform.
• Establish solutions to optimize performance and cost trade‑offs.
• Create simulation models, prepare design calculations for sizing of magnetics, and correlate with actual performance.
• Conduct circuit breadboarding/fine‑tuning, power‑up, testing and verification of design parameters. Prepare thorough documentation on new technology blocks and theory of operation.
• Collaborate with design teams and ensure successful technology transfer.
• Drive design process improvement and continuous learning.
• Initiate design and development calculation tools, simulation worksheets.
• Develop strategies for evaluating new technologies to surface potential weaknesses, include test for margins, and prepare detailed design test results.
• Research published solutions, related literature and relevant technology to aid in technology development work.
• Participate in project discussions and design reviews.
• Cross‑functional work with Mechanical Engineer Tech Core, Thermal Engineer, PCAD, Safety, Design Team Electrical Engineer.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in Switch Mode Power Supply topologies and failure analysis.
• Design experience in liquid‑cooling or low‑profile conduction‑cooled designs.
• Very good communication skills.
• Team player in a multi‑cultural, multi‑disciplinary environment with a strong sense of ownership.

Experience

• 5+ years relevant work experience in Switch Mode Power Supply Design.
• Experience using simulation and calculation tools in product development such as Simplis/Simetrix, Mathcad, and knowledge of PLECS and PSIM.
• Strong Research & Development background.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics and Communications Engineering.

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 $110,000 - $150,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical – multiple medical plans 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 moms and dads.
• 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.

EEO Statement

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 application process for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to [e-mail].