Principal Electronic Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

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 additionally 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.
• Diagnose issues of diverse scope with design, field performance, reliability and test yields of products and recommend/implement corrective actions.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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 other team members.
• Experience with influencing and negotiating in complex situations.
• AC/DC and DC/DC switched mode power supply design.
• EMI and EMC design and resolution.
• Magnetic Design.
• 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 Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.

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 $150,000 - $210,000 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.

• 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).
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs.
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity 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.

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