Sr Mechanical Engineer

Advanced Energy; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Wilmington, MA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical subsystems for advanced power supplies. You will balance performance, reliability, and cost, working with enclosures, heatsinks, cable assemblies, and molded parts.

Thermal, acoustic, and vibration simulations, plus 3D board layouts and hands-on prototyping, will transform concepts into robust products.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in power electronics mechanical design, preferably using SolidWorks.
• Experience with thermal design and analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical systems for power supplies, including enclosures, heatsinks, and cable assemblies.
• Perform thermal, acoustic, and vibration simulations and 3D board layouts; prototype testing.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and program management teams on product development.
• Lead design reviews and drive cross-functional alignment to meet cost and schedule goals.
• Analyze test data to ensure performance and reliability of designs.
• Provide technical mentoring and resolve issues across design, field performance, and manufacturing.
• Interface with internal departments to meet project requirements.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

Simulation packages

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sr Mechanical 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:

Join our team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer and help bring advanced power supply solutions to life. You'll design and develop mechanical systems that balance performance, reliability, and cost, working with components such as enclosures, heatsinks, cable assemblies, and molded parts. Leveraging thermal, acoustic, and vibration simulations, as well as 3D board layouts and hands‑on prototype testing, you'll help transform concepts into robust products that meet customer needs and industry standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop efficient and cost-effective power supplies per customer and regulatory specifications (i.e., sheet metal enclosures, stamped and extruded heatsinks, cable assemblies, etc.) including thermal design and simulation, 3D board layout and prototype testing

• Work in a team environment with hardware engineers, electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and program managers on product development of extensive scope

• Utilize effective communication and team skills. Persuade and gain agreement with cross functional teams (hardware) and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of an organization

• Participate in design reviews to improve mechanical and thermal design

• Exercise engineering judgment to select and develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to secure project success

• Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.

• Interface with internal departments to ensure cost and schedule goals are met

• Diagnose issues across design, field performance, reliability, and manufacturing test yields of existing power supply products using formal investigation methods, and recommend and implement corrective actions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Wilmington, MA

• Environment: Standard office environment, possible interaction through a production factory environment; uses electronic equipment and can work with high voltage

• Some domestic and international travel may be required

• Onsite technical support at customer locations

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and unmatched responsiveness to all work requests and customer deadlines.

• Demonstrates a consistent, dependable work effort and accepts accountability for one’s actions

• Completes assigned tasks within specified time limits.

• Helps promote a cohesive and cooperative work group.

• Understands safety regulations, takes proper care of equipment, and acts in a safe manner.

• Effective communication skills, ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing

• Capability to respond quickly, decisively, and professionally to changing requirements

• Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities

• Good analytical and problem‑solving tools

• Good interpersonal skills. Capable of team building (external & internal) to drive cross functional collaboration

• Strong priority setting skills, desire to meet project, tasks, and/or assignment deadlines

• Can work with minimal supervision, with ability to multi‑task in a dynamic environment

• Proficient in working with SAP and Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)

EXPERIENCE:

Essential

• 10+ years of experience with power electronics mechanical design preferably in SolidWorks

• Simulation Package Expertise

• Previous experience designing Safety and Compliance and thermals

• Proven history of product development from concept through to production

Desirable

• Proven professional skill as an experienced engineer with an understanding of medical equipment

• Ability to solve complex technical problems independently

• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

• Good verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to provide technical mentoring other team members

• Experience with influencing and negotiating in complex situations

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar

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 $120,000 to $150,000 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].