Engineering Manager - RFDS New Product Development

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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.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Advanced Energy, RF Delivery Systems (RFDS) is looking for an experienced and proven multi-disciplinary Engineering Manager for its New Product Development (NPD) team to manage the product launch of RF Generator Systems used in Plasma Power applications.

The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading a multi-disciplined product delivery team of RF, Electrical, Mechanical and Software Engineers and coordinate with other cross-functional teams to launch new products. The Engineering Manager is responsible for leading resources devoted to technology and product development projects while delivering on time to commitments. Position will involve direct customer interaction with a counterpart from our customer(s). Experience as a System Engineer / Architect would be beneficial.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a critical member of the New Product Development engineering team supporting senior management and our customers.
• Lead a cross-functional team to complete a product(s) delivery to our customer that meets their expectations and is delivered on time.
• Provide System Engineering leadership to the team on the design of new products and platforms including helping refine high level requirements and allocate detailed requirements to product modules and components.
• Communicate goals and objectives to your team and make sure everyone is aligned to the requirements and commitments to our customers.
• Implement best practices within a cross-function design team to support appropriate level of process and review of the design process.
• Work with our Advanced Development team to review technology readiness to launch into new products.
• Create and/or support project documents such as Product Requirement Documents, Functional Design Specifications, test plans, and similar engineering project documents.
• Collaborate with other cross functional teams such as our NPI, purchasing, quality, program & project management, finance, safety, production, and other teams as needed.
• Assist and provide personnel management and mentoring for a growing team of design engineers within the US and abroad. Including staff planning to support current and future needs
• Builds peer-to-peer relationships within AE and with key customer technologists.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Fort Collins, Colorado; In office first.
• Ability to travel within US and abroad for short periods of time to support new product launches as needed.
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven record of getting products to market.
• Ability to support testing and debug using common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, function generators, JTAG or similar tools, etc.
• Ability to assist in analysis, prototyping, simulation, and validation of circuit designs.
• Creative problem solver with a focus on quality, safety, cost, and delivery schedules.
• Familiar with UL /CSA compliance.
• Basic programming or scripting skills such as assembly, C, Python, etc. for microcontrollers and/or processors and/or basic skills in Verilog or VHDL would be a plus.
• PMP or Agile credentials are a plus.
• Strong team player skills and attitude.
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• At least 10 years’ experience in related industries preferably working with power electronics, but other relevant industry experience will be considered.
  
  
  

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree 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 $130,000 to $175,000 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
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Applications will be accepted through 2/28/2025, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.