Title:  PCB Design Engineer I

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:         

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Electronic Engineer to support the PCB design and design, development, testing, and production of power supplies and related subsystems. This role contributes to product development from concept through manufacturing, working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and support teams.

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Place components and route traces ensuring that all functional and physical specifications meet the design requirements for PCB, electrical, mechanical and thermal design.
• Create PCB designs in accordance with manufacturability and assembly requirements.
• Engage manufacturing team to allow for design for manufacturability improvements (DFM).
• Create drawings, gerber files, and other documentation for PCB fabrication and internal verification.
• Work with Electrical, Mechanical and Firmware Engineers and react appropriately to engineering changes in PCB design and documentation.
• Participate in process improvement activities for the CAD design team.
• Assist in ECAD library creation and maintenance for footprints and symbols.
• Manage the necessary part parametric data in CIS database.
• Create or update schematic and PCB library symbols using Altium Design Tools.
• Support prototype development, validation, and product testing efforts using standard lab equipment.
• Analyze and troubleshoot system performance, including root cause and failure analysis of field and manufacturing issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, manufacturing, quality, and field support) to meet product requirements.
• Develop and execute test plans, analyze data, and drive design improvements.
• Utilize programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar) to automate testing and data analysis.
• Contribute to hardware/software integration and system-level design considerations.
• Apply structured engineering methods to meet cost, quality, and schedule objectives.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Eden Prairie, MN
• Environment: Onsite, office environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, including circuit analysis, analog/digital design, and power electronics.
• Familiarity with electronic components, systems, and measurement techniques (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, etc.).
• Experience or exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGA, or SoC architectures (e.g., ARM, Xilinx).
• Ability to analyze technical problems and apply structured engineering methods to develop solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.

EXPERIENCE:

• 0–2 years of relevant experience
• Experience and knowledge of PCB design technologies, techniques, electrical schematics, PCB fabrication and assembly drawings, circuit analysis, lab testing, and engineering fundamentals is desirable (Internships/co-ops acceptable).
• Fundamental knowledge of industry standards such as IPC for design and ASME/ANSI for documentation is desirable

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required

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 $60,000 to $90,000 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.