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AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.\nWHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?\nSome people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company - you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy - powering the future, together.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nWe are seeking a Principal Electronic Engineer to serve as a technical leader in the development of Advanced Energy's next generation power conversion solutions. This individual will drive innovation, system architecture, and complex engineering initiatives across the full product lifecycle, from concept development through production release and sustaining support.\nAs a recognized technical expert, the Principal Engineer will influence product strategy, lead critical design decisions, and solve highly complex technical challenges within advanced power electronics systems. The role requires close collaboration with customers, global engineering teams, manufacturing, and business leadership to deliver differentiated solutions that meet demanding performance, reliability, and cost objectives.\nThis position provides an opportunity to shape future technology platforms while mentoring engineers and strengthening the organization's technical capabilities.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nTechnical Leadership\nServe as a technical authority for the design and development of advanced power conversion systems and related technologies.\nDefine system architectures and drive key technical decisions that influence product performance, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.\nLead complex engineering projects and technology initiatives spanning multiple teams, disciplines, and product lines.\nProvide technical direction during design reviews, root cause investigations, and critical customer escalations.\nIdentify and develop innovative solutions to address emerging customer and market requirements.\nProduct Development\nLead the design and development of high-performance analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power electronic systems.\nOwn development activities from concept, requirements definition, and architecture through qualification, production release, and sustaining support.\nDevelop and review schematics, simulation models, design documentation, and validation plans.\nGuide PCB layout strategy, power stage design, magnetics optimization, thermal management, and control system implementation.\nDrive Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Reliability (DFR), Design for Testability (DFT), and Design for Serviceability initiatives.\nAnalysis & Validation\nPerform advanced circuit analysis, simulation, modeling, and characterization of complex power systems.\nLead verification and validation activities to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and safety requirements.\nResolve challenging technical issues associated with performance, reliability, manufacturability, and field operation.\nUtilize data-driven methodologies to drive continuous product and process improvements.\nCollaboration & Customer Engagement\nServe as a key technical interface with customers, suppliers, and strategic partners.\nLead technical discussions regarding product requirements, design trades, risk mitigation, and technology roadmaps.\nCollaborate across global engineering, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and product management organizations to achieve business objectives.\nSupport strategic customer engagements and onsite technical reviews as required.\nMentorship & Organizational Impact\nMentor engineers across multiple experience levels and technical disciplines.\nEstablish and promote engineering best practices, standards, and development methodologies.\nInfluence the technical direction of the organization through innovation, knowledge sharing, and leadership.\nContribute to long-term technology strategy and intellectual property development.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nLocation: Eden Prairie, Minnesota.\nCombination of office, laboratory, and collaborative engineering environments.\nHands-on interaction with advanced power electronics and high-voltage systems.\nFrequent collaboration with global engineering teams and customers across multiple time zones.\nUp to 10% domestic and international travel.\nOccasional customer and supplier visits to support product development and strategic programs. \nQUALIFICATIONS\nRequired\nExpert-level knowledge of power electronics, electrical engineering, and system-level design.\nExtensive experience designing, analyzing, debugging, and validating complex electronic systems.\nStrong understanding of power conversion topologies, magnetics, control systems, and system integration.\nProficiency with industry-standard design, simulation, and analysis tools.\nDemonstrated ability to lead large technical initiatives and influence engineering direction.\nExceptional analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.\nExcellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both technical and business audiences.\nProven ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional organizations.\nPreferred\nExperience with high-voltage and high-power conversion systems.\nExpertise in resonant converters, digital power control, or advanced control algorithms.\nKnowledge of semiconductor equipment, industrial, data center, telecom, or medical power systems.\nFamiliarity with IEC, UL, CE, SEMI, and other applicable safety and regulatory standards.\nExperience leading technology roadmaps, platform development, or new product architectures.\nRecord of innovation through patents, publications, or significant technical contributions.\nEXPERIENCE\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline required.\nAdvanced degrees are preferred.\nMinimum 15+ years of relevant industry experience in power electronics, power conversion, or related engineering fields.\nDemonstrated success leading complex technical programs and delivering commercially successful products.\nProven history of influencing architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and driving organizational technical excellence.\nCOMPENSATION:\nAs required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $135,000 to $200,000 per year. \nBENEFITS:\nAs part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.\nIn addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:\nMedical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from\nShort and long-term disability and life insurance\nHealth savings and flexible spending accounts\nGenerous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays \n8 hours of paid volunteer time off\n8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents\nCompany matched 401(k)\nTuition reimbursement\nExpanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs \nOther voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance\nAdvanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.\nAdvanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. 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