Electrical Engineer I / II

Advanced Energy • Eden Prairie, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role supports the design, development, testing, and production of power supplies and related subsystems. 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work more independently, contribute to system-level design discussions, and handle moderately complex technical challenges. (Engineer II level)
• 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

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.
• Independently solve complex technical problems and contribute to design direction for subsystems or features. (Engineer II level)

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level