Principal Electronic Engineer

Principal Electronic Engineer

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY Advanced Energy 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.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY? Some people say it's like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Principal Electrical Engineer is a key technical leader who drives the design, development, testing, and delivery of innovative products and systems. In this highly visible role, you will work directly with customers to understand their challenges, translate requirements into impactful solutions, and help shape the future of our technology. Combining technical expertise with strategic thinking, you will solve complex engineering problems, validate cutting-edge concepts, and provide leadership and mentorship to engineers and engineering technicians.

You will collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and senior leaders—both within Advanced Energy and externally—to deliver exceptional results and advance mission-critical programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Location:

Wilmington, MA 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

QUALIFICATIONS :
Required Comprehensive knowledge of kV high-voltage design practices and engineering processes Expert-level knowledge of power electronics design AC/DC and DC/DC switched-mode power supply design EMI/EMC design, analysis, and mitigation Magnetic component design and optimization Power component selection, including MOSFETs, GaN FETs, gate drivers, capacitors, and related devices Feedback control analysis and control loop design Discrete analog and digital circuit design Embedded systems design using microcontrollers and/or FPGA architectures PCB layout, stack-up design, and noise mitigation techniques Proficiency with simulation tools such as PSIM, SIMPLIS, PLECS, or equivalent Ability to perform statistical and mathematical analysis, including Kalman filtering and Gaussian denoising techniques Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Ability to work independently and solve complex technical problems

Preferred Experience with MATLAB, Mathcad, or similar engineering tools Working knowledge of microcontroller and FPGA firmware development Understanding of EtherCAT and industrial communication protocols

Experience with thermal design and thermal management techniques Experience designing products for safety, regulatory compliance, and certification Familiarity with IEC 61000, UL, and other applicable industry standards

EXPERIENCE:

12+ years of electrical engineering experience, including high-voltage (kV) power systems and power electronics design

Experience with switch-mode power supplies (SMPS) and power…