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.

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:

Seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer with a strong background in power conversion electronics and analog mixed-signal design. Experience with RF circuit design is desirable. In this role, you will play a key part in sustaining and evolving our existing product portfolio, with primary responsibility for product enhancements, redesigns, and derivative solutions that extend product life and meet evolving customer needs. You will work directly with customers and internal stakeholders to define needs/requirements for new aftermarket product solutions and lead projects with a small team of supporting engineers. Your expertise will provide training and mentorship to others.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the re-design, analysis, and development for DC and Radio Frequency (RF) power delivery system derivatives and RF Match derivatives for industrial and semiconductor aftermarket solutions.

• Drive product enhancements, redesigns, and obsolescence management efforts to extend product life, improve performance, and address field and customer-driven issues.

• Apply a broad technical knowledge of circuit/hardware design including but not limited to DC circuits, AC to DC converters, AC power factor correction, high power transistors and rectifiers, digital and analog loop stability, RF matching networks, magnetic design, digital hardware, test and measurement systems, and electrical/safety regulatory compliance.

• Conduct simulations, modeling, root cause analysis, and testing to validate design changes and optimize performance, reliability, and manufacturability.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements, specifications, and performance goals.

• Participate in design reviews, feasibility assessments, and risk analyses to ensure robust implementation of product changes and derivative designs

• Follow key engineering procedures including the ECO process, Copy Exact and Product Development Process.

• Work closely with customers and product managers to identify improvement opportunities, define aftermarket solutions, and communicate project progress; support on-site validation and installation as needed.

• Own post-development success and sustainment of developed products in customer applications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Onsite in Fort Collins, CO

• Works within standard office and engineering lab environment. Must be able to travel 5% of the time, including internationally.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent leadership skills with a passion to innovate enabling precision power products for our customers most critical processes.

• Demonstrated experience in sustaining engineering, including product enhancements, redesigns, and lifecycle management of released products.

• Proven ability to develop derivative products and aftermarket solutions based on field performance, customer needs, and obsolescence challenges.

• Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB® /Simulink, or SPICE (experience with ADS a plus).

• Schematic capture and PCBA layout with EMC considerations, and system integration (experience with Altium® Designer a plus).

• Strong expertise in power conversion technologies and controls

• General scripting language skills; MATLAB® and or Python™.

• Familiar with laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, waveform generators, spectrum and network analyzers, power supplies, RF and DC fixturing

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex electrical issues.

• Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Work well in a team environment; both able to learn from and give direction and mentorship to other engineers and engineering technicians.

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• 0 - 5 years in related engineering field (with Master’s degree or PhD)

• 5+ years experience (with Bachelor’s degree)

Desirable:

• RF design or application experience

• Working knowledge of power conversion equipment and applications

• Working knowledge of thin film industry, vacuum science and/or plasma processing

• Product troubleshooting to board level

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors degree in in Engineering/Science

• Masters Degree in Engineering 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 $85,000 - $135,000 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 Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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.

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 8/14/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.

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