Sr Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Position Summary:

Design and develop efficient and cost-effective power supplies per customer and regulatory specifications (i.e., sheet metal enclosures, stamped and extruded heatsinks, cable assemblies, etc.) including thermal design and simulation, 3D board layout and prototype testing.

Work in a team environment with hardware engineers, electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and program managers on product development of extensive scope.

Utilize effective communication and team skills. Persuade and gain agreement with cross functional teams (hardware) and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of an organization.

Participate in design reviews to improve mechanical and thermal design.

Exercise engineering judgment to select and develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to secure project success.

Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.

Interface with internal departments to ensure cost and schedule goals are met.

Diagnose issues across design, field performance, reliability, and manufacturing test yields of existing power supply products using formal investigation methods, and recommend and implement corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop efficient and cost-effective power supplies per customer and regulatory specifications (i.e., sheet metal enclosures, stamped and extruded heatsinks, cable assemblies, etc.) including thermal design and simulation, 3D board layout and prototype testing
• Work in a team environment with hardware engineers, electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and program managers on product development of extensive scope
• Utilize effective communication and team skills. Persuade and gain agreement with cross functional teams (hardware) and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of an organization
• Participate in design reviews to improve mechanical and thermal design
• Exercise engineering judgment to select and develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to secure project success
• Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications
• Interface with internal departments to ensure cost and schedule goals are met
• Diagnose issues across design, field performance, reliability, and manufacturing test yields of existing power supply products using formal investigation methods, and recommend and implement corrective actions

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and unmatched responsiveness to all work requests and customer deadlines.
• Demonstrates a consistent, dependable work effort and accepts accountability for one’s actions.
• Completes assigned tasks within specified time limits.
• Helps promote a cohesive and cooperative work group.
• Understands safety regulations, takes proper care of equipment, and acts in a safe manner.
• Effective communication skills, ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.
• Capability to respond quickly, decisively, and professionally to changing requirements.
• Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities.
• Good analytical and problem-solving tools.
• Good interpersonal skills. Capable of team building (external & internal) to drive cross functional collaboration.
• Strong priority setting skills, desire to meet project, tasks, and/or assignment deadlines.
• Can work with minimal supervision, with ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Proficient in working with SAP and Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).

Experience

• Essential: 10+ years of experience with power electronics mechanical design preferably in SolidWorks
• Simulation Package Expertise
• Previous experience designing Safety and Compliance and thermals
• Proven history of product development from concept through to production
• Desirable: Proven professional skill as an experienced engineer with an understanding of medical equipment
• Ability to solve complex technical problems independently
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
• Good verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide technical mentoring other team members
• Experience with influencing and negotiating in complex situations

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar

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 $120,000 to $150,000 per year.

Benefits

• 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 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, identify theft, and legal assistance