Sr Mechanical Engineer

Advanced Energy • Wilmington, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Energy is hiring a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for power supply solutions, balancing performance, reliability, and cost. The work includes components such as enclosures, heatsinks, cable assemblies, and molded parts, and uses thermal, acoustic, and vibration simulations, 3D board layouts, and hands-on prototype testing to turn concepts into robust products that meet customer needs and industry standards. The role collaborates with hardware, electrical, and firmware engineers and program managers, and contributes to product development from design through production. It also involves investigating issues in existing products and implementing corrective actions. The position is based in Wilmington, Massachusetts, in a standard office environment, with possible interaction in a production factory environment. Some domestic and international travel may be required, including onsite technical support at customer locations.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of experience with power electronics mechanical design.
• Expertise with the SolidWorks Simulation Package.
• Previous experience designing for safety and compliance and addressing thermal requirements.
• Proven history of product development from concept through production.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar field.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build internal and external teams to drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong prioritization skills and ability to meet project and assignment deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Dependable, accountable work habits, responsiveness to requests and customer deadlines, and ability to complete tasks within specified time limits.
• Ability to respond quickly and professionally to changing requirements, exercise good judgment and initiative, and balance multiple priorities.
• Understanding of safety regulations and safe handling of equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of medical equipment.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems independently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to provide technical mentoring to other team members.
• Experience influencing and negotiating in complex situations.
• Good verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop efficient, cost-effective power supplies that meet customer and regulatory specifications, including sheet metal enclosures, stamped and extruded heatsinks, cable assemblies, thermal design and simulation, 3D board layout, and prototype testing.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and program managers on product development projects of extensive scope.
• Communicate and work effectively with cross-functional teams and multiple organizational levels, including persuading stakeholders and gaining agreement.
• Participate in design reviews to improve mechanical and thermal designs.
• Select and develop engineering methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to support project success.
• Analyze test data and reports to determine whether designs meet functional and performance specifications.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet cost and schedule goals.
• Diagnose design, field-performance, reliability, and manufacturing-test-yield issues in existing power supply products using formal investigation methods, and recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Provide onsite technical support at customer locations as needed.

Benefits

• Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Multiple medical plans.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Three weeks of paid vacation to start.
• Seven days of paid sick time.
• Twelve paid holidays.
• Eight hours of paid volunteer time off.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave for both parents.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs.
• Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Legal assistance.

What This Job Offers

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