Electronic Engineer II

Advanced Energy•Fort Collins, CO

8d•$75,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Electronic Engineer to support various functions of an R&D laboratory, including rapid experiment execution, equipment installation and maintenance, and process automation. This is a hands-on role with significant impacts on new technology development in the Plasma Power group. This role is ideal for an early-career engineer who enjoys experimental work, troubleshooting complex electromechanical systems, writing scripts for data/logging/automation, and piecing together robust solutions in a fluid, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics plus 2+ years hands-on experience with semiconductor or precision electro-mechanical systems. Or M.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Physics plus 0 years experience
Comfortable with: Vacuum systems (leak checking, pump types, gauges, seals)
RF power & matching basics; grounding, EMI/RFI, shielding
Gas handling (MFCs, valves, regulators, purging) & pneumatics
Tools including Python, JMP, MATLAB, or LabVIEW, TwinCAT
Standard laboratory instrumentation, including but not limited to oscilloscopes, VNAs, RF VI probes, multimeters, leak detectors, and thermal sensors
Reading schematics, PIDs, and wiring diagrams
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to work independently as needed as well in a multi-national, collaborative and highly innovative team environment.
Strong verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of RF engineering and plasma physics principles.
Basic understanding of power electronics and power supply technologies.
0–2 years hands-on experience (internships, labs, senior projects) with semiconductor or precision electro-mechanical systems. Master’s with no experience accepted.

Responsibilities

Build scripts (e.g., Python/JMP) or LabVIEW routines to automate equipment and capture/clean/analyze logs.
Author clear experimental reports, translating data into hypotheses, evidence, and next steps.
Design and execute DOEs to validate performance windows and sensitivities, feeding critical learning back into the Engineering and Controls teams.
Maintain EtherCAT mainframe and infrastructure in the laboratory.
Mechanical design experience with CAD software.
Own the uptime and maintenance of of R&D semiconductor etch and deposition tools and ancillary equipment.
Triage down tools and troubleshoot vacuum systems (UHV/HV), RF / DC generators & matching networks, gas panels/MFCs, and thermal control.
Perform preventive maintenance adapted to research cadence; implement failure pareto and recurrence controls while maintaining experimental agility.
Conduct MSA/Gage R&R studies where measurement fidelity affects conclusions.
Modify R&D semiconductor etch and deposition tools and ancillary equipment, plan/mechanize non-standard configurations (RF/DC generator and matching network changes and custom fixtures).
Maintain the lab and all equipment in accordance with Environmental Health and Safety regulations.
Participate in regular safety team meetings, audits, and projects.
May assist in training other AE employees on established processes.

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