Engineering (Materials) Planner I / II

Advanced Energy • Eden Prairie, MN

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Engineering Planners manage New Product Introduction (NPI) scheduling and release processes required to successfully design, build, and transfer new products from Advanced Energy’s global design centers into manufacturing. This role partners closely with development teams to ensure all NPI deliverables are met and serves as a key liaison between R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Quality to coordinate product schedules. This position may be filled at either the Engineering Planner I or Engineering Planner II level. Level will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated ability to operate independently and manage planning activities.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of planning, scheduling, and materials management processes
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred) and standard business tools (Excel, databases, etc.)
• Ability to analyze problems, identify root causes, and implement solutions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and business teams
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong ability to lead planning activities and influence cross-functional stakeholders (Additional for Engineering Planner II)
• Demonstrated ability to operate with greater autonomy and drive outcomes (Additional for Engineering Planner II)
• Typically 1–3 years of experience in purchasing, planning, scheduling, or a related field (Engineering Planner I)
• Foundational knowledge of manufacturing planning and MRP/ERP systems (Engineering Planner I)
• Typically 3–5+ years of relevant experience in planning, scheduling, or supply chain (Engineering Planner II)
• Proven track record of increasing responsibility and success in a fast-paced environment (Engineering Planner II)
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required

Nice To Haves

• APICS, CPM, or similar certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production plans for new products, ensuring material availability to meet project timelines
• Manage on-time delivery performance against committed ship dates
• Identify and resolve capacity constraints, material shortages, and schedule risks
• Approve unit quantities, schedules, and parts lists for material control to ensure timely procurement and production readiness
• Manage and implement Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) for NPI programs
• Partner with engineering to create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in SAP
• Coordinate the release of parts, modules, and units into production
• Create and manage work orders, purchase requests, and internal transfer orders
• Independently manage complex NPI programs and competing priorities (Additional for Engineering Planner II)
• Proactively identify risks and drive resolution across cross-functional teams (Additional for Engineering Planner II)
• Provide guidance or informal leadership on planning and material management activities (Additional for Engineering Planner II)

Benefits

• Market-based base pay
• Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 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
• Critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity
• Pet insurance
• Identify theft
• Legal assistance

What This Job Offers

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