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Engineering Manager

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. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for an experienced, creative, high-performing, and intrapreneurial engineering manager to join our team in developing next-generation Advanced Energy products for the Semiconductor and Industrial temperature measurement and control industries. The Engineering Manager is responsible to lead a multi-discipline product delivery team of RF, electrical, mechanical and software engineers and coordinate with other cross functional teams to launch new products and systems on time and on budget. This role has high visibility within the division and with the customer which will showcase your problem solving and communication skills.

This position is ideal for an engineering leader that enjoys creating a positive coaching culture, is eager to learn new technologies, tackle complex problems, and take on diverse tasks while building a nimble and efficient team. Ideal candidates will have a system engineering focus to consider the product, custom configurations, interfaces, and functionality needed to solve our customer’s problems. It offers excellent opportunities for long-term career growth in a dynamic multinational technology company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage new platform implementation and rapid prototype derivatives.

• Provide engineering leadership with a systems focus for measurement and control products.

• Refine and allocate detailed requirements to components, ensuring alignment with customer needs.

• Communicate goals, objectives, and priorities to the team, ensuring alignment with customer commitments.

• Use an agile approach to prioritize critical functionality.

• Identify, manage, and mitigate risks for technology and customer commitments.

• Implement best practices within a cross-functional design team.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring for design engineers in the US and abroad.

• Execute programs according to the Product Development Process (PDP).

• Create and support project documents (e.g., product requirements, design specifications, project plans, test plans).

• Communicate progress to leadership against team commitments.

• Collaborate with AE cross-functional teams (e.g., product management, NPI, purchasing, quality, program management, finance, safety, production).

• Review technology readiness with the AE advanced development team for new product launches.

• Align with customer teams on requirements and scope, support system integration, and respond to issues and escalations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• On-site; Standard office environment

• Occasional travel domestic and international for short periods

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong problem-solving skills focused on quality, safety, cost, and delivery schedules.

• Proven track record of product launches; rapid prototyping experience is a plus.

• Strong team player skills and attitude.

EXPERIENCE:

• 8-10 years of industry experience, preferably with sensors and/or photo-electronics.

• Project leadership experience required; people management experience preferred.

• Leading engineering teams using agile principles and tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project).

• Test and debug with lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, function generators, JTAG).

• Expertise in analysis, prototyping, simulation, and validation of circuit designs; RF or sensor experience preferred.

• Programming/scripting skills (e.g., assembly, C, Python); Verilog/VHDL is a plus.

• Experience in semiconductor process equipment design preferred.

• Familiarity with optomechanical design, DFM, DFA, and system design creation.

• Knowledge of Gauge R&R, ECO process, and manufacturing transfer processes.

• Working knowledge of UL, CSA, ATEX, NEMA, ANSI, IPC specifications; UL/CSA compliance.

• Experience with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Smartsheet, MS Project).

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (master’s or PhD preferred).

• PMP or Agile certification.

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 $130,000 to $175,000 per year.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - 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 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

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com

Applications will be accepted through 9/30/2024, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.