Mechanical Engineer II

Advanced Energy•Fort Collins, CO

12h•$75,000 - $105,000

About The Position

As a Mechanical Engineer II in the Plasma Power Group, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of mechanical systems for high power systems used in plasma processing applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, manufacturable, and reliable solutions for high-power electronics. This role emphasizes thermal management, materials science, and mechanical design in complex environments.

Requirements

Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software.
Familiarity with sheet metal, machined, molded, extruded, stamped, and 3D-printed parts.
Experience with tolerance analysis and GD&T (ANSI Y14.5).
Hands-on experience with lab testing and data collection.
Experience creating and managing Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Experience designing and routing power and communication cables.
Collaboration with suppliers and supply chain teams for manufacturability and sourcing.
3-5 years of mechanical engineering experience and BS, or more than one year of experience and MS.
Experience designing thermal management systems (cold plates, heat sinks, air/liquid cooling).
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

Nice To Haves

Background in electronics packaging or RF systems preferred.
Familiarity with materials suitable for use in high RF field environments preferred.
Exposure to DFM/DFA principles preferred.
Experience with Ansys or similar simulation tools for thermal and structural analysis preferred
Experience with scripting (e.g., Python or MATLAB) for test automation or data analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in all phases of mechanical engineering during the product development lifecycle.
Design and analyze thermal management systems including cold plates, heat sinks, and air/liquid cooling mechanisms.
Develop and document mechanical components such as sheet metal, machined, molded, and 3D-printed parts.
Design and route power and communication cables to meet system and regulatory requirements.
Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) throughout the product lifecycle.
Collaborate with suppliers and the supply chain team to ensure manufacturability, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of components.
Conduct thermal and structural simulations using tools like Ansys. Validate simulation results through lab testing.
Perform tolerance stack-up analysis and apply GD&T per ANSI Y14.5 standards.
Design experiments and automate data collection for performance validation.
Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize designs for manufacturability, testability, and serviceability.
Support prototype builds and participate in hands-on testing and troubleshooting.
Select and evaluate materials suitable for use in environments with high RF fields.
Collaborate with fellow engineers to ensure robust, manufacturable, and high-quality mechanical designs.

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