Title:  Sr. Engineering Manager

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:                                  

Responsible for managing multi-functional, cross-departmental work teams and personnel in relation to specific projects, programs, or products for AE’s business. Responsible for overseeing and managing allocated resources devoted to key technology and product development and responding to customer inquiries as necessary. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and deliver in dynamic environment through adaptability, creativity and effective decision making
• Empowering, enabling, motivating and developing others on their team
• Manage multiple new-to-market product platforms, derivative products, sustaining activities while providing leadership & direction for North American based teams
• Track and analyze critical program parameters to improve product development processes and Time to market release programs
• Communicate project status to all stakeholders
• Develop metrics and goals to monitor performance and effectiveness
• Develops the project management and technical skills of direct reports
• Develops new product platforms and derivative products
• Manages a cost center budget
• Supports Field Sales, Applications Engineering, and Global Support

WORK Environment

•  Location: Eden Prairie, MN, managing a team in various US cities

• Environment: Works in a standard office environment; travel is minimal and local

• Flexibility working across time zones as part of a global team, as required.

• Domestic and international travel of up to 25%

• Interfaces with internal and external customers 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Construct cross-functional project teams and complete programs on schedule
• Conceive appropriate architectures for new products, balancing the requirements of performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Solve complex technical problems independently
• Interact effectively with customers
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Successfully manage the development of new products
• Demonstrate excellent program management skills
• Work across a geographical based, cross functional organization
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Receives assignments in the form of strategies and tactics to meet goals
• Provides direction to employees according to management guidance
• Work on issues of relatively limited scope, requiring review of relevant factors
• Executes to technical or product roadmap
• Develops the project management and technical skills of direct reports
• Develops new product platforms and derivative products
• Improves the quality of existing products
• Develops the project management and technical skills of direct reports
• ability to grow and develop within this role with an ambition for rapid career development

EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years minimum experience in an electronics development environment
• Previous experience in leading/managing engineering projects or engineering teams
• Strong background in establishing and managing meaningful relationships
• History of designing power supplies and/ or systems for the Medical industry. 
• Experience in working in a highly regulated industry. IEC 60601 would be extremely advantageous. 
• Track record of building design teams from the ground up. 
• RF and uWave design experience advantageous.

EDUCATION:

• Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent
• Advanced Degree, such as master’s in engineering or MBA 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 $180,000 to $200,000 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 for eligible positions, and a 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 Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

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