Engineer I, Electrical

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. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

The Electrical Engineer I performs engineering work in applied research, design, development, testing, manufacturing, and documentation of existing products or systems. Uses research techniques to analyze and validate design or theory concepts. Engineer I will take directions from lead engineer related to program specific work and interact with senior level professionals both internal and external to Advanced Energy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a critical member of the product development engineering team.
• Assisting in the development, testing, and de-bugging of prototype electrical and RF subsystems including AC/DC circuits, RF filters, LC resonance circuits, etc.
• Test products and subsystems using test equipment like Network Analyzer, oscilloscope, LCR Meters, Signal generators, etc.
• Work on simulation methods to validate the design functionality.
• Review schematics and troubleshoot the control/logic modules and subsystems.
• Conduct Design verification testing based on test plans provided by Senior engineers.
• Work with other cross functional teams such as our NPI, purchasing, quality, program & project management, finance, safety, production, and other teams as needed.
• Builds peer-to-peer relationships within AE and with key customer technologists

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is an in person role and based in the Milpitas, CA office.
• Mix of a standard office environment utilizing standard office equipment, engineering lab, and/or clean room 90% of the time.
• Must be able to travel approximately 10% of the time. Travel may involve both international and domestic travel to remote sites, customers, and vendors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to support testing and debug using common lab equipment such as Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, function generators, JTAG or similar tools, etc.
• The ability to assist in analysis, prototyping, simulation, and validation of circuit designs.
• Be a creative problem solver with a focus on quality, safety, cost, and delivery schedules.
• Basic programming or scripting skills such as MATLAB and Python.
• Ability to solve technical problems independently with minimal assistance.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

EXPERIENCE:                                              

• 0 to 2 years’ experience in related industries, preferably working with high power RF systems and subsystems including impedance matching and RF power supply designs, but other relevant industry experience will be considered.

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or similar) technical degree.

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 $90,000 to $105,000 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 - 4 different health care plan options, dental, and vision
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous paid time off starting at 4 weeks, 7 holidays and 3 floating 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 pet insurance, identify theft, legal assistance, critical illness, and voluntary accident insurance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.