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Advanced Energy · 1 day ago

Lead Electronic Engineer

Advanced Energy is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of precision power conversion solutions. The Lead Electronic Engineer will drive the electronic design of RF generators and influence related activities, leading the product through the full design lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure specifications are met.

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Phillip Oliver
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Responsibilities

Provide input to Product Engineering Requirements Specifications (ERS)
Ensure delivered products meet all aspects of the agreed‑upon customer specification
Own technical assignments, including design and documentation deliverables
Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams including RF, Electrical, Mechanical, Software, and Test Engineering
Provide milestone updates, including schedule impacts, to project teams and management
Demonstrate a can‑do attitude, continually learning and driving product and process improvements
Apply both hands‑on skills (e.g., PCBA rework, use of measurement equipment) and theoretical methods (e.g., simulation, calculations) during design and validation
Lead, mentor, and guide less‑senior engineers and engineering technicians

Qualification

Circuit designPower electronics designRF designFinite element analysisControl-loop theoryProgramming skillsSchematic captureCreative problem-solvingTime managementCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Proficiency in circuit design and simulation; experience with finite element analysis (FEA)
Ability to support testing and troubleshooting using common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, VNAs, DMMs, function generators, JTAG, and similar tools
Experience in one or more of the following areas (professional, academic, or personal project experience acceptable): Power electronics design and semiconductor device selection (Si MOSFETs, SiC MOSFETs, GaN, LDMOS)
RF design, including drivers/exciters, combiners/splitters, V/I sensors, directional couplers, RF layout, filter design, and impedance matching
DC/DC power supply design (Buck, Boost, Half‑Bridge, Full‑Bridge, Flyback, PFC topologies)
Control‑loop theory and design
Programming/scripting skills (assembly, C, Python) or fundamental FPGA experience (Verilog/VHDL) is a plus
Schematic capture and PCBA layout, with Altium® Designer experience preferred
Thermal management including heat‑sink design and cooling strategies
Experience with UL/CSA compliance requirements
Demonstrated history of creative problem‑solving and delivering commitments on time
Strong time‑management skills with a customer‑focused mindset
Clear verbal and written communication skills for interaction with teams, leadership, and customers
Ability to work effectively within multi‑disciplinary teams
At least 8+ years' experience in related industries, preferably working with power electronics, but other relevant industry experience will be considered
6 years' experience with a master's degree
A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering (or similar) technical degree or higher

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

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Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Randy Heckman
Senior VP and CTO
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Paul Oldham
Executive Vice President & CFO
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