Principal Electronic 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.

We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference 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.

The Principal Electrical Engineer will be responsible for engineering work in applied research, design, development, testing, manufacturing, and documentation of products or systems. The Principal Engineer will identify and recommend design solutions, works with customers directly to identify and understand requirements and needs.

You will also use research techniques to analyze and validate design or theory concepts, while providing direction and leadership to engineers and engineering technicians related to program specific work. You will also interact with senior level professionals both internal and external to AE.

• Responsible for the design and analysis of systems, products, and subsystems/circuits to specification, cost, budget, schedule, and quality goals.
• Responsible to diagnose issues of diverse scope with design, field performance, reliability and test yields of products and recommend/implement corrective actions to address.
• Assume responsibility for the success of the product/system in the customers' applications and recommend/implement corrective actions as needed.
• Follow key engineering procedures in the Product Development Process and ECO process.
• Work with manufacturing locations and supply chain groups to implement cost reductions, manufacturability improvements, and quality improvements for existing products.

• Location:
  
  Eden Prairie, MN
• Environment:
  Works in a noisy, fast-paced power development lab and standard office environment.
• Flexibility working across time zones as part of a global team, as required.
• Uses electronic equipment and can work with high voltage.
• Domestic and international travel of up to 10%.
• Interfaces with internal and external customers.
• Onsite technical support at customer locations.

Essential

• Proven professional skills as an experienced engineer with a full understanding of medical practices and company policies/procedures (10+ years of experience)
• Ability to solve complex technical problems independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide technical mentoring to other team members.
• Experience with influencing and negotiating in complex situations.

Desirable

• Power electronics design
• AC/DC and DC/DC switched mode power supply design
• Power Factor Correction design
• EMI and EMC design and resolution
• Magnetic Design
• RF Power Design
• Simulation Package Expertise
• Designing for Safety and Compliance (Medical background a plus)
• Understanding of firmware and coding
• Designing for thermals
• Familiarity with IEC
  60601-2-2

• 12+ years of experience
• Experience with Switch Mode Power Supplies / Power Electronics

• B.S. in…