Electronic Engineer II - R&D Laboratory

Advanced Energy•Fort Collins, CO

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Energy is seeking an Electronic Engineer to support the functions of its R&D laboratory, including rapid experiment execution, equipment installation and maintenance, and process automation. The hands-on role will contribute to new technology development in the Plasma Power group. It is suited to an early-career engineer interested in experimental work, troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems, writing scripts for data logging and automation, and developing robust solutions in a fast-paced environment. The position is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, in a standard office and laboratory environment. Infrequent domestic travel of approximately 5% may be required.

Requirements

Comfort with vacuum systems, including leak checking, pump types, gauges, and seals.
Comfort with RF power and matching basics, grounding, EMI/RFI, and shielding.
Comfort with gas handling, including MFCs, valves, regulators, purging, and pneumatics.
Comfort with tools including Python, JMP, MATLAB, LabVIEW, and TwinCAT.
Comfort with standard laboratory instrumentation, including oscilloscopes, VNAs, RF VI probes, multimeters, leak detectors, and thermal sensors.
Ability to read schematics, PIDs, and wiring diagrams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently as needed and collaboratively in a multinational, highly innovative team environment.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics, plus 2+ years of hands-on experience with semiconductor or precision electromechanical systems; or an M.S. in one of those fields with 0 years of experience.
The experience section specifies 0–2 years of hands-on experience with semiconductor or precision electromechanical systems, including internships, laboratory work, or senior projects; a master’s degree with no experience is accepted.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of RF engineering and plasma physics principles.
Basic understanding of power electronics and power supply technologies.

Responsibilities

Build Python/JMP scripts or LabVIEW routines to automate equipment and capture, clean, and analyze logs.
Write clear experimental reports that translate data into hypotheses, evidence, and next steps.
Design and execute design of experiments (DOEs) to validate performance windows and sensitivities, sharing findings with Engineering and Controls teams.
Maintain the EtherCAT mainframe and laboratory infrastructure.
Use mechanical design experience with CAD software.
Own uptime and maintenance of R&D semiconductor etch and deposition tools and ancillary equipment.
Triage equipment outages and troubleshoot vacuum systems (UHV/HV), RF/DC generators and matching networks, gas panels/MFCs, and thermal control.
Perform preventive maintenance suited to research cadence and implement failure Pareto and recurrence controls while maintaining experimental agility.
Conduct MSA/Gage R&R studies when measurement fidelity affects conclusions.
Modify R&D semiconductor etch and deposition tools and ancillary equipment, and plan and mechanize non-standard configurations such as RF/DC generator and matching-network changes and custom fixtures.
Maintain the laboratory and its equipment in accordance with Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
Participate in regular safety team meetings, audits, and projects.
May assist in training other Advanced Energy employees on established processes.