Advanced Energy Industries, Inc

Electrical Engineer I / II

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc$65K — $105K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, circuit analysis, analog/digital design, and power electronics.
  • Familiarity with electronic components, systems, and measurement techniques like oscilloscopes and network analyzers.
  • Experience with embedded systems, including microcontrollers and FPGA architectures.
  • Ability to analyze technical problems using structured engineering methods.
  • Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages like Python or MATLAB.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-team work.
  • (Engineer II) Experience in independent problem-solving and contributing to complex design discussions.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, and optimize power supply systems and circuits.
  • Support or lead prototype development and product testing using lab equipment.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot system performance, addressing field and manufacturing issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet product requirements.
  • Develop and execute test plans; analyze data to drive design improvements.
  • Utilize programming to automate testing and data analysis.
  • Contribute to hardware/software integration and system-level design considerations.

Benefits

  • Medical plans with multiple options available.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off including vacation and sick days.
  • 8 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
  • Company matched 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs.
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Electronic Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and production of power supplies and related subsystems. This role contributes to product development from concept through manufacturing, working cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, and support teams.

This position is open to candidates at multiple career levels. The level (Engineer I or Engineer II) will be determined based on education, experience, technical expertise, and demonstrated capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Design, develop, test, and optimize power supply systems and subsystems, including AC/DC, RF, sensing, and control circuits.
  • Support and/or lead prototype development, validation, and product testing efforts using standard lab equipment.
  • Analyze and troubleshoot system performance, including root cause and failure analysis of field and manufacturing issues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, firmware, manufacturing, quality, and field support) to meet product requirements.
  • Develop and execute test plans, analyze data, and drive design improvements.
  • Utilize programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or similar) to automate testing and data analysis.
  • Contribute to hardware/software integration and system-level design considerations.
  • Support or lead engineering change processes (ECOs) and documentation activities.
  • Apply structured engineering methods to meet cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
  • (Engineer II level) Independently solve complex technical problems and contribute to design direction for subsystems or features.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Location: Eden Prairie, MN
  • Environment: Onsite, office environment


QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Strong foundation in electrical engineering principles, including circuit analysis, analog/digital design, and power electronics.
  • Familiarity with electronic components, systems, and measurement techniques (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, power meters, etc.).
  • Experience or exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGA, or SoC architectures (e.g., ARM, Xilinx).
  • Ability to analyze technical problems and apply structured engineering methods to develop solutions.
  • Working knowledge of programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C/C++) .
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams .
  • (Engineer II level) Demonstrated ability to work more independently, contribute to system-level design discussions, and handle moderately complex technical challenges .


EXPERIENCE:

Engineer I:
  • 0-2 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with circuit analysis, lab testing, and engineering fundamentals (internships/co-ops acceptable)


Engineer II:
  • 2-5 years of relevant experience
  • Proven experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting electronic systems in a professional environment
  • Experience contributing to product development and solving moderately complex engineering problems


EDUCATION

Engineer I:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required


Engineer II:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required


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 $65,000 to $105,000 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

About Advanced Energy Industries, Inc

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells, and supports power conversion, measurement, and control solutions. The company operates through two segments: Precision Power and Inverters. The Precision Power segment offers high voltage and low voltage power supplies as well as RF (radio frequency) power supplies and matching networks. The Inverters segment provides solar power inverters and related services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Learn more about Advanced Energy Industries, Inc
Size
10,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$134.6 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
+24.7%
Revenue
$1.4 billion
NASDAQ

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