Advanced Energy · 9 hours ago
Lead Engineer - Semiconductor & Industrial Power Systems
Fort Collins, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expAdvanced Energy is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of precision power conversion solutions. The Lead Engineer will serve as a technical authority for advanced high-voltage power electronics systems, guiding technical direction and solving complex problems across multiple products.
Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Define system-level architectures for high-voltage, high-power, digitally controlled switch-mode power supplies
Lead design trade-offs across topology, control strategy, magnetics, insulation, and thermal design
Establish best practices and design standards for power electronics and high-voltage systems across product lines
Develop and validate advanced simulation models for complex power systems, including plasma and highly dynamic loads
Guide digital power control strategies, working with firmware and control teams on stability, performance, and robustness
Provide deep technical expertise in root-cause analysis of complex electrical, control, and reliability issues
Provide technical oversight for multiple products or platforms from concept through production and field deployment
Partner with product management, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure scalable and manufacturable designs
Lead technical risk assessment and ensure compliance with applicable safety, EMC, and regulatory standards
Act as a senior technical interface with key customers, suppliers, and partners on system-level challenges
Influence technology roadmaps and long-term platform strategies in collaboration with engineering leadership
Mentor senior and junior engineers, raising the technical bar across the organization
Lead design and architecture reviews, providing clear technical direction without direct people management
Qualification
Required
Expert-level experience in high-voltage and high-power switch-mode power supply (SMPS) design
Strong background in digitally controlled power systems using DSPs, microcontrollers, or FPGAs
Deep understanding of power conversion topologies, magnetics, insulation systems, thermal design, and high-voltage safety
Experience applying safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements in semiconductor or industrial environments
Proven ability to operate autonomously and make architecture-level technical decisions
Demonstrated ownership of complex systems across multiple product generations
Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills for ambiguous, cross-disciplinary problems
Ability to influence technical direction across teams without formal authority
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field (required)
8+ years of progressive experience in power electronics or electrical engineering product development (6 years with a Master's degree)
Preferred
Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, plasma systems, industrial power, or high-voltage applications strongly preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics or Control Systems (preferred)
Fluent English communication (C2 proficiency preferred)
Benefits
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 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, identify theft, and legal assistance
Company
Advanced Energy
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Randy Heckman
Senior VP and CTO
Paul Oldham
Executive Vice President & CFO
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