Engineering Program Manager

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 industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing, and healthcare. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers, and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

About the role

The Program Manager ensures on-time delivery of products to finished goods as scheduled by Advanced Energy’s committed shipment date, improves the company’s ability to meet customer delivery requirements by understanding Plasma Power capacity, identifying constraints and risks, and actively reducing lead times. The role also minimizes investment in raw and finished material inventory where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Leads a cross-functional project team through all phases of New Product Development (NPD) for Plasma Power.
• Supports marketing and design engineering in preparing RFQ (Request for Quote) or program development proposals.
• Plans and manages NPD schedules and resource plans to deliver products on time and within budget.
• Manages projects according to the Product Development Process (PDP) and ensures scope changes or financial target adjustments are raised with recommendations for appropriate action.
• Is accountable for project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): schedule, product and project cost targets, quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Provides overall direction and ownership to programs, including risk mitigation plans, escalations, and issue resolution.
• Acts as a primary point of contact working with customer project and design representatives.
• Works with manufacturing and procurement teams to ensure material and factory build readiness.
• Coordinates with design and manufacturing engineering to ensure DFM, manufacturing cycle-time, and quality targets are met.
• Ensures a smooth mass production product launch.
• Prepares reports and updates for presentation to customers, senior management, and internal stakeholders.
• Is responsible for documenting all aspects of project development and ensuring data is captured as lessons learned to drive continuous improvement.

Work Environment

• Works in a standard office environment.
• Location: Fort Collins – on site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience as a Program Manager or with a proven track-record of project management.

Qualifications

• Essential:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving tools.
  • Good interpersonal skills; capable of team building (external & internal) to drive cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability and desire to meet project, task, and/or assignment deadlines.
  • Assertive, analytical, with strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
  • Can work under minimal supervision.
• Desirable:
  • Experience with PCBA design and/or manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with Agile or Scrum processes.
  • Project Management Professional Certification.

Pay

The range of starting pay for this role is $115,000 to $145,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical – 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 parents.
• 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, identity theft, and legal assistance.