Mechanical Engineer II

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc•Eden Prairie, MN

8d•$75,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in designing and developing innovative, high-performance power supply solutions that meet customer requirements and regulatory standards. This position is responsible for the mechanical design of sheet metal enclosures, stamped and extruded heatsinks, cable assemblies, and other critical components, while optimizing thermal, acoustic, and vibration performance through simulation, testing, and analysis. The role also includes 3D PCB layout collaboration, prototype development, and hands-on validation, providing the opportunity to influence products from concept through production.

Requirements

Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ownership resulting in responsiveness to work requests and customer deadlines
Ability to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be obtained
Ability to learn and use professional concepts appropriate to engineering, including analytical methods, computer aided analysis and design tools, diagnostic instruments and test equipment, lab skills appropriate to design, selecting appropriate components and materials for designs
Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical design of power electronics or similar
Experience with Metal / Plastic part design for power electronics; sheet metal tooling and knowledge of injection-molded processes
Design for manufacturing experience, and knowledge in GD&T

Nice To Haves

Experience with Solidworks, Pro-E, FloThermXT Or FloEFD, ANSYS and/or Solidworks Simulation a plus
Proven track record of product development from concept through to production
Previous experience designing for Safety, Compliance, and thermal management
Good verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Design and develop efficient and cost-effective power supplies per customer and regulatory specifications (i.e., sheet metal enclosures, stamped and extruded heatsinks, cable assemblies, water cooled coldplates, etc.) including thermal design and simulation, 3D board Layout and prototype testing
Work in a team environment with hardware engineers, electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and program managers on product development of extensive scope
Utilize strong communication and team skills. Persuading and gaining agreement with cross functional teams (hardware) and the ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of an organization
Participate in design reviews to improve mechanical and thermal design
Exercise engineering judgment to select and develop methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to secure project success
Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications
Interface with internal departments to ensure cost and schedule goals are met
Responsible to diagnose issues of diverse scope with design, field performance, root cause/failure analysis, reliability and manufacturing test yields of existing power supply products using formal investigation methods and to recommend/implement corrective actions to address

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 parents
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
Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan
Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan