Title: Lead Electronic Design 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 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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Based in Little Island, Cork, the Lead Design Engineer is responsible for engineering work in applied research, design, development, testing, manufacturing, and documentation of products or systems. Works with customers to understand equipment/system requirements and to ensure that the product(s) work in the application(s). Uses research techniques to analyze and validate design or theory concepts. Provides direction and leadership to engineers and engineering technicians related to program specific work. Interacts with senior level professionals both internal and external to AE.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the design and analysis of systems, products, and subsystems/circuits to specification, cost, budget, schedule, and quality goals.
- Responsible to diagnose issues of diverse scope with design, field performance, reliability and test yields of products and recommend/implement corrective actions to address
- Assumes responsibility for the success of the product/system in the customers' applications and recommend/implement corrective actions as needed
- Follows key engineering procedures including the Product Development Process and ECO process
- Implement best practices within a cross function design team to support appropriate level of process and review of the design process
- Work with our Advanced Development team to review technology readiness to launch new products
- Work with other cross functional teams such as our NPI, purchasing, quality, program & project management, finance, safety, production, and other teams as needed
- Builds peer to peer relationships within AE
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Location: Little Island, Cork, Ireland
- Environment: Standard office environment; uses electronic equipment and can work with high voltage
- Some domestic and international travel may be required
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to demonstrate good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Proven professional skills as an experienced engineer with a full understanding of industry practices and company policies/procedures
- Able to receive less instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems independently
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time
- Good verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead team members
- Experience with influencing and negotiating in complex situations
- Proven track record of getting products to market and providing technical leadership.
- Be a creative problem solver with a focus on quality, safety, cost, and delivery schedules.
- Strong team player skills and attitude.
- Grounded in theory but also hands-on.
EXPERIENCE:
- At least 8 years’ experience in related industries
- Medical power electronics
- Previous Roles: Show a progression of technical responsibilities, creation of IP
EDUCATION:
- A Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or similar) technical degree
- Advanced degree preferred