Title:  Mechanical Engineer II

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 have an immediate need for a Mechanical Engineer. In this position, you will work with a multi-disciplined product delivery team of Electrical, Mechanical, and Firmware Engineers to design, modify, and release. You will perform engineering work in the design of new products and/or sustaining of existing products.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a critical member of the product development engineering team and participate in all phases of mechanical engineering during the product development life cycle.  Working closely with product development team including system and electrical engineers.
• Design, analysis, and documentation of cold plates, heat sinks, and other typical electronics cooling mechanisms.
• Design sheet metal, machined parts, casting, molding, extruding, stamping, and 3D printing adhering to best practices for fabrication.
• Thermal analysis for electronic components, both air and water cooled, and testing to validate simulation/calculation results.
• Numerical analysis of fluid transport, conjugate heat transfer, structural mechanics, and coupled, electromagnetic-mechanical cases.
• Material analysis including nonlinear thermophysical behavior, materials compatibility, metal alloying, corrosion, electron and heat transport, and dielectric loss.
• Design tests with automated data collection and analyze results.
• Perform tolerance analysis.
• Prepare detailed mechanical models/drawings from notes, verbal instructions, rough or detailed sketches or marked up prints using Solidworks.
• Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA) - minimize complexity, part count, incorporate Poke Yoke and achieve high levels of product manufacturability, testability and serviceability.
• Be able to travel within US and abroad for short periods of time (as needed).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
• Environment: Standard office and lab

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of heat and mass transfer and experience air and liquid cooling high power electronics.
• Knowledge of Numerical methods to simulate thermal performance, structural mechanics and electromagnetic-mechanical simulation.
• Thorough knowledge of GD&T, ability to produce a tolerance analysis.
• Track record of lab work, designing experiments, test automation a plus, and analyzing large quantities of data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Expertise with Solidworks, ability to take things from concept to detailed drawings.

EXPERIENCE:                                              

• 1 - 3 years’ experience in related industries.
• Experience in DFM and knowledge of major fabrication techniques.
• Experience with sheet metal, machining, casting, molding, extrusions, stamping and 3D printing.

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical degree

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 $70,000 to $95,000 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 05/15/2024, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.