Title:  Firmware Engineer II - FPGA

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.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Every day there is a good chance you interact with a product Advanced Energy has had an involvement in creating from laptops, tablets, cell phones, transportation, to solar energy. In this role, you will tackle challenging, dynamic work with a highly energized and tight-knit team. No two days are the same. You will be exposed to a variety of innovative products and applications, as well as key customers in the semiconductor, flat panel, and other thin film markets. As a member of a cross functional product design team, you will be responsible for product designs from conception through end user qualification and release into production. In this key role you will interact worldwide with all aspects of the business, key vendors, OEMs, and end users. You will see the work you do translating to the success of the company. 

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

This is a key position which will require you to lead the hardware description language (HDL) architecture for the next generation platform. The individual in this role needs to have strong FPGA design experience. VHDL experience preferred, Verilog experience acceptable. This is in addition to having in-depth FPGA logic design skills with a depth of experience in digital design.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in all phases of the FPGA development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of all products.
• Applies sound engineering principles in the development of digital design/architecture for the target application.
• Ownership of advanced digital architecture and design.
• Works with Systems Engineers and Program Management to decompose system level requirements.
• Conducts design reviews of team members work products.
• Works closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Fort Collins, Colorado

QUALIFICATIONS:

• HDL knowledge with an emphasis on using language features towards reusable libraries, maintainable, and testable designs.
• Development of self-checking test benches. 
• Circuit design, documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems.
• Development and modification of C++ RTOS embedded applications desired.
• Strong understanding of synchronous design practices and data flow management (FIFOs, memories, pipelining).
• Experience in signal and power integrity analysis of digital/FPGA designs.
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and SoCs desired.
• Experience in developing specifications, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs.
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR3/4, and various standard IP cores.
• Strong and demonstrated digital design skills.
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado preferred.

EXPERIENCE:                                              

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience. 
• VHDL programming experience with FPGAs preferred. 
• Verilog programming experience with FPGAs acceptable. 
• Fluent skills with Xilinx Vivado, build configuration/automation, TCL scripts, etc. a plus.
• Familiarity with agile, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CICD), GIT, Bit Bucket a plus.
• Experience with embedded microprocessors within FPGAs desired.
• Experience developing FPGA test benches for test/validation purposes desired.
• Hands-on laboratory experience is critical and required. Specifically experience with Logic Analyzers and Oscilloscopes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• MS in Electrical or Computer Engineering desired

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 $80,000 to $100,000 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.

Applications will be accepted through 11/30/2024, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.