Engineering (Materials) Planner I / II

About the role

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.

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

Engineering Planners manage New Product Introduction (NPI) scheduling and release processes required to successfully design, build, and transfer new products from Advanced Energy’s global design centers into manufacturing. This role partners closely with development teams to ensure all NPI deliverables are met and serves as a key liaison between R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Quality to coordinate product schedules.

Responsibilities

• Cook up production plans for new products, ensuring material availability to meet project timelines
• Manage on-time delivery performance against committed ship dates
• Identify and resolve capacity constraints, material shortages, and schedule risks
• Approve unit quantities, schedules, and parts lists for material control to ensure timely procurement and production readiness
• Manage and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for NPI programs
• Partner with engineering to create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in SAP
• Coordinate the release of parts, modules, and units into production
• Create and manage work orders, purchase requests, and internal transfer orders

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of planning, scheduling, and materials management processes
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and standard business tools (Excel, databases, etc.)
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Experience

• Engineering Planner I: Typically 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, planning, scheduling, or a related field; foundational knowledge of manufacturing planning and MRP/ERP systems
• Engineering Planner II: Typically 3–5+ years of relevant experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain; proven track record of increasing responsibility and success in a fast-paced environment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required
• APICS, CPM, or similar certification preferred

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 $50,000 to $80,000 per year.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans 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