Electronic Engineer I

Advanced Energy•Eden Prairie, MN

7d•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Electrical Engineer I performs engineering work designing, developing, testing, manufacturing, and documenting switch-mode power supplies and subsystems. Uses development techniques to analyze and validate concepts. Engineer I will take directions from lead engineers for program specific work and interact with senior level professionals both internal and external to Advanced Energy.

Requirements

Ability to support testing and debug using common lab equipment such as Network Analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, function generators, JTAG or similar tools, etc
The ability to assist in analysis, prototyping, simulation, and validation of circuit designs.
Be a creative problem solver with a focus on quality, safety, cost, and delivery schedules.
Ability to solve technical problems independently with minimal assistance.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Basic programming or scripting skills such as LabVIEW, Python or MATLAB
Experience with basic circuit analysis and understanding of circuit schematics
Experience with power electronic concepts
Experience working in a lab environment with standard electrical test/design equipment
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (or similar) technical degree.

Responsibilities

Be a critical member of the product development engineering team.
Assisting in the development, testing, and de-bugging of prototype power supply subsystems including AC/DC circuits, control systems, EMI filters, RF filters, logic circuits, etc.
Test products and subsystems using test equipment like oscilloscopes, power meters, LCR meters, signal generators, dynamic loads, network analyzers, etc.
Exercise engineering judgment to select and develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to secure project success.
Work in a team environment with electrical, mechanical, and firmware engineers on product development of extensive scope.
Utilize strong communication and team skills to effectively communicate thoughts and ideas within the design team.
Participate in the preparation of internal and external documentation including, but not limited to: Requirements Specifications, Design Specifications and Test plans.
Responsible for broad technical knowledge of electronic components, and circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices, including but not limited to DC circuits, AC to DC converters, power factor correction, high power semiconductors, digital and analog loop stability, magnetic design, worse case stress analysis, digital hardware, firmware, test and measurement systems, and electrical/safety regulatory compliance.
Responsible to diagnose issues of diverse scope with design, field performance, root cause/failure analysis, reliability and manufacturing test yields of existing power supply products using formal investigation methods and corrective actions.
Participate in technical review, design analysis, development and selection of hardware.

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