Principal Electronic Engineer

About Advanced Energy

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. With four decades of experience, Advanced Energy is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Advanced Energy operates like an agile, growing small company where employees see their work make a daily impact, while also benefiting from the stability and resources of a global, publicly traded company founded in 1981. The company fosters a collaborative, innovative, and fun work environment where capable and driven team members tackle challenges together.

About the Role

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. You will solve complex engineering problems, validate cutting-edge concepts, and provide leadership and mentorship to engineers and engineering technicians. Collaboration with customers, stakeholders, and senior leaders—both within Advanced Energy and externally—is essential to deliver exceptional results and advance mission-critical programs.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze systems, products, and subsystems/circuits to meet specification, cost, budget, schedule, and quality goals.
• Diagnose issues of diverse scope related to design, field performance, reliability, and test yields of products; recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Assume responsibility for the success of the product/system in customers' applications; recommend and 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: Noisy, fast-paced power development lab and standard office setting.
• Flexibility to work across time zones as part of a global team.
• Use of electronic equipment and work with high voltage.
• Domestic and international travel of up to 10%.
• Onsite technical support at customer locations.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of kV high-voltage design practices and engineering processes.
• Expert-level knowledge of power electronics design, including AC/DC and DC/DC switched-mode power supply design.
• Experience with 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 Qualifications

• 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 electronics applications.
• Experience independently solving complex technical challenges and leading technical initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to engineers and engineering technicians.
• Experience influencing, negotiating, and driving solutions in complex technical environments.
• Hands-on laboratory, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience developing product specifications, verification plans, and test procedures.
• Experience with reliability and environmental testing, including HALT, HASS, and ALT methodologies.
• Experience with DFM (Design for Manufacturability), DFT (Design for Testability), and FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis).

Education

B.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.

Pay

The range of starting pay for this role is $170,000 to $220,000 per year.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans to choose from.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Generous time off policy: 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.