Engineer II, Applications

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:

This position is for an Applications Engineer who will focus primarily on optical temperature measurement pyrometer solutions for the semiconductor & high technology industrial markets. They will apply their extensive experience to help with the development and implementation of innovative solutions to customer temperature measurement requirements. This will include working directly with our key customers, Global Sales and Marketing teams to define new product requirements. They will provide clarification during initial customer contact, and product development, and aid with installation of new solutions at customer sites, both in person, and remotely. They will also aid in resolving high level technical inquiries from sales, representatives, and the Advanced Energy website.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish a close working relationship with strategic customers to help define and develop new application solutions that bring measurable value to the customer.
• Work with customers to identify unique technical challenges and coordinate with the product engineering and marketing teams to create solutions to address these needs.
• Work collaboratively with the customer, the product teams and all internal company resources required to address quality issues and direct failure analysis to aid in corrective action efforts.
• Accompany Sales team members on pre-sales visits as the technical product expert and to demonstrate product capabilities.
• Support Engineering teams on innovative designs, enhancements to existing products, and provide knowledge of market applications.
• Train and support the account sales team on products and applications germane to the specific customer’s application.
• Prepare solution proposals, applications notes, and white papers.
• Present information related to company products and applications.
• Provide expert level technical support to customers and internal staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Located in Vancouver WA
• Standard office and laboratory environment.
• Up to 15% travel, domestic and international is required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and understanding of basic thermodynamic and electromagnetic concepts
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Detail oriented, with solid organizational skills, and ability to prioritize effectively in a flexing work environment.
• Ability to effectively listen to internal and external customer needs and offer appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work independently as needed, in a multi-national, collaborative and highly innovative team environment.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic about area of expertise, as well as providing high level customer service.
• Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 2-3 years of technical experience in a high technology company, preferably with a focus on optical temperature sensors and metrology.
• Demonstrated experience working with customers in person, and remotely, on challenging technical issues.
• Practical hands-on experience with product development, experimental design, and testing.

Desired

• Experience with optical measurement systems.
• Working knowledge of blackbody radiation physics, and optical pyrometry.
• Prior experience in the semiconductor industry or optical measurement systems.
• Prior Sales/Applications/Marketing experience.
• Material Science or Physics background, some mechanical design experience.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree, or greater, in Physics, Engineering or related field of Science.

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 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