Principal Mechanical Drafter/Designer

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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:
Provide ground up mechanical support, technical, and process leadership for product development and/or sustaining efforts. Works closely with Design Engineers under minimum supervision. This position is responsible for new platform designs, type I, II and III, including all documentation and data associated with the task.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare detailed mechanical or electrical models and drawings from notes, verbal instructions, rough or detailed sketches or marked up prints.
• Show expertise in the design, documentation, and maintenance in sheet metal and machined parts.
• Make mathematical calculations to determine dimensions, hole and component locations and tolerances.
• Perform various designs of sheet metal components.
• Define component parts for data entry to Bill of Materials.
• Work at this level may include the instruction of other Mechanical Drafters.
• Attend meetings to gather information, identify and implement solutions.
• Provide guidance to design engineers with professional opinions, reference materials, testing methods, etc. for all new product development efforts.
  
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Fort Collins, CO
• Environment: Works in a standard office environment utilizing standard office equipment, a noisy fast-paced lab, and/or clean room
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must show advanced computer skills with AE defined CAD software.
• Expertise in the design, documentation, and maintenance of sheet metal, heatsinks, cold plates, machined/molded parts and other associated mechanical parts and fasteners.
• Ability to manage projects from start to finish including conformance to scheduling, and resource utilization management.
• Experience with and a sound understanding of typical manufacturing methods: sheet metal, machined parts, casting, molding, extruding, stamping, and 3D printing.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in method, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering schematics and drawings (working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Understands AE processes, from concept to manufacturing.
• Ability to determine methods and procedures on new assignments and provide guidance to other employees.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; including the ability to interface with a variety of departments and give feedback constructively.
• Ability to train, coach, assess, and mentor team members.
  
  
  

EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer 10-15 years of related design experience plus 3 years of drafting experience or equivalent education.
  
  
  

EDUCATION:

• Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar
  
  
  

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 $78,000 to $118,000 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 April 4, 2025, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.