Lead Electrical Engineer

  • Advanced Energy
  • Fort Collins, Colorado
  • Full Time

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Advanced Energy, RF Delivery Systems (RFDS) is looking for an experienced and proven multi-discipline Lead Design Engineer (RF or Power Supply) for its New Product Development (NPD) team to manage the product launch of RF Generator Systems used in Plasma Power applications.

The Lead Design Engineer is responsible to lead design efforts with a multi-disciplined product delivery team of RF, Electrical, Mechanical and Software Engineers and coordinate with other cross functional teams to launch new design. Designs can be full product delivery or sub system design as part of a larger team.

The Lead Design Engineer is responsible for leading the product development projects while delivering on time to commitments. Prior experience in industrial RF power and/or high-power power supply design is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Be a critical member of the product development engineering team.
  • Lead RF and PS designs with a cross functional team (direct and indirect resources) to complete product (complete product and/or subsystems) delivery to our customer that meets their expectations and is delivered on time following our design process.
  • Provide technical leadership to the team on the design of new products and platforms including helping refine high level requirements and allocate detailed requirements to product modules and components.
  • Implement best practices within a cross function design team to support appropriate level of process and review of the design process.
  • Work with our Advanced Development team to review technology readiness to launch into new products.
  • 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Work is split between a standard office environment, an engineering lab, and/or clean room.
  • Travel may be required both domestically and internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proven track record of getting products to market and providing technical leadership.
  • Ability to support the testing and debug using common lab equipment such as 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.
  • Familiar with UL /CSA compliance.
  • Basic programming or scripting skills such as assembly, C, Python, etc. for microcontrollers and/or processors and/or basic skills in Verilog or VHDL would be a plus.
  • Strong team player skills and attitude.
  • Ability to travel within US and abroad for short periods of time (as need).

EXPERIENCE:

  • 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 master's degree

EDUCATION:

  • A 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 $110,000 to $160,000 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 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

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 ....

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 8/31/2025, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.

Job ID: 487557499
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025

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