Manager, Electronic Engineering

Advanced Energy•Wilmington, MA

52d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join Advanced Energy's High Voltage Systems team in our brand-new Wilmington office and lead the charge in power electronics innovation. As Engineering Manager, you'll build and guide a high-performing team developing cutting-edge plasma power solutions. This is a high-impact role with global visibility, cross-functional collaboration, and real leadership opportunity. What You'll Do: Lead complex engineering projects from concept to launch Build and mentor a world-class team of engineers Collaborate across global teams to drive product innovation Manage budgets, timelines, and technical execution Engage with customers and stakeholders to align on strategy What You Bring: Proven leadership in technical teams and product development Deep expertise in power electronics Strong project management and communication skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment

Requirements

Proven leadership experience for technical teams focused on execution and driving new products through the product development process
Ability to lead a team and provide hands on technical guidance for engineers, especially in the field of power electronics
Proven experience in developing and executing project budgets
Strong organizational and project management skills.
High level of consultative, interpersonal, communication, and presentations skills.
Strong global awareness and diversity of thought and experiences
High proficiency with Microsoft office applications including PowerPoint and SharePoint.
Highly customer-focused, collaborative and able to develop strong relationships and influence at all levels of the organization.
8+ years minimum experience in an electronics development environment, with strong experience in Power Electronics
Previous experience in leading/managing engineering projects or engineering teams
Strong background in establishing and managing meaningful relationships
Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree, such as master's in engineering or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews go-to-market strategies. Leads customer calls and manages daily activities related to engagements. Aligns team needs with customer needs
Manages highly complex, large projects. Influences and recommends changes to the strategy, processes, and operations for a product or multiple products/teams
Drives portfolio of product offerings and technology solutions to ensure material margins for business meet/exceed objectives. These include technology building blocks, product platforms, derivative products and sustaining activities
Updates key stakeholders on project status; drives metrics and goals to monitor performance and effectiveness
Works with marketing and customers to develop product proposals that meet these needs
Uncover and assess projects risks and develop effective mitigation plans and escalation paths
Manages and provides work direction and priorities to project teams
Works with manufacturing locations and supply chain groups to implement cost reductions, manufacturability improvements, and quality improvements for existing products
Interact with other departments and teams to achieve objectives and improve processes
Develops goals, manages performance, and coaches/mentors' technical resources
Works with direct reports to set and monitor fair but challenging objectives
Completes meaningful employee reviews through continuous feedback and regular formal reviews; mentors and develops the skills of project teams and direct reports
Ensures smooth and effective cross-functional and cross-site working relationships
Communicates clearly and listens to ensure better decision making and changes in strategy/direction, if required
Ensures clear escalation paths are defined and executed, if program KPI is at risk, drives early assessment/resolution to prevent impact to project schedule or performance
Sets up regular phase exit reviews with all stakeholders as part of PDP process
Ensures proper meeting and project governance - relevant agendas, attendees, regularity, clear outcomes with trackable, time and resource identified actions clearly recorded and distributed
Contributes to the annual operating plan cost center budget
Monitors project costs and CAPEX spend budget monthly to ensure limited overspend/underspend
Ensure authorization for spend required is in place to meet objectives

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