Lead Electronic Engineer

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will work in the design and development of power supplies. This position will envision and validate innovations of advanced power solutions for semiconductor, industrial and medical applications, and enhance overall customer experience. This role will also be responsible for a diverse range of engineering tasks including designing, testing, and analyzing systems and components as part of a focused team.

Lastly, this position will be responsible for summarizing results and delivering proposals to management.

• Design and develop efficient and cost‑effective circuits and power supplies per customer and regulatory specifications (i.e., analog and digital circuits, embedded controls logic, magnetics, EMI filters, power circuits, etc.) including schematic capture, board layout, prototype testing, and bench testing code development
• Interface with internal departments to ensure schedule, cost, and quality goals are met
• Develop analytical models, simulation tools and other predictive methods to reduce changes on subsequent iterations of each design
• Participate as an active part of the core team to meet schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction goals
• Assist in the development, testing, and troubleshooting of prototype power supply units
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications

• Location:
  
  Eden Prairie, MN; must be able to travel occasionally domestically and internationally
• Environment: works in a fast‑paced power development lab and standard office environment

• Ability to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be obtained
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and peers
• Ability to learn and use professional concepts appropriate to engineering, including analytical methods, computer aided analysis and design tools, diagnostic instruments and test equipment, lab skills appropriate to design, selecting appropriate components and materials for designs
• Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
• Proficiency with Windows‑based platforms and with computer‑based design and analysis tools
• Working knowledge of database, spreadsheet, and word processing software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; consistently demonstrated ability to meet schedule requirements and define priorities without direct supervision

• 8+ years of experience in electronics design or similar experience
• Experience with Mathcad, Cadence or Altium, Spice‑based circuit simulation, and scripting/test generation software

• Bachelor's (BSEE) degree from a four‑year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience

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 $115,000 - $180,000 per year.

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 the U.S., including:

• 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…