Colorado Staffing
Electrical Engineer I
Advanced Energy is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. 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. The Electrical Engineer I in the RF Delivery Systems (RFDS) is empowered to contribute to the full design of the electronics in our RF generators. They have ownership in the design process including, design input documents, design of circuit schematics and PCB layouts, component selection and generation of BOMs, ordering parts, assembling, and testing prototypes, firmware development, firmware testing, bench testing, writing design and test specs, supporting design verification testing prior to production, communicating with, and supporting mass production. The position will work closely within multi-discipline project team as well as with colleagues from other departments to define expectations of product functionality and ensure that the delivered product meets all aspects of the customer's requested specifications. Responsibilities
Have ownership of technical assignments including all design and documentation requirements Work in a team environment with other disciplines including RF, Electrical, Mechanical, and Software engineers Have a can-do attitude, be willing to learn new technical skills Be comfortable in hands-on situations (e.g., PBCA rework, measurement equipment) and be able to approach problems from a theoretical perspective (e.g., simulation and calculations) Have strong time-management skills and a customer focused mindset Be able to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing with team, leadership, and customer Work Environment
Work in a lab and/or clean room as well as a standard office environment; some domestic and international travel may be necessary. Qualifications
Work well in a team environment; both able to learn from other engineers and engineering technicians Ability to support the testing and debug using common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, function generators, JTAG or similar tools, etc. Show a history of being a creative problem solver Experience in one or more of the following (can be based on a school or personal project): Power electronics design and power device selection: Si MOSFETs, SiC MOSFETS, GaN, LDMOS RF design expertise including Driver/Exciter, Combiner/Splitter, Measurement (V/I Sensor, Coupler), RF layout, filter design, and impedance Matching DC/DC power supply design - Buck, Boost, Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge, Fly-Back, PFC Circuit design and simulation with experience with finite element analysis Control loop design and theory Basic programming or scripting skills such as assembly, C, Python, etc. for microcontrollers and/or processors and/or basic skills in Verilog or VHDL would be a plus Schematic capture and PCBA layout (experience with Altium Designer a plus) Thermal management, heat sink and cooling design Experience with UL/CSA compliance 0 - 2 years' experience in related industries preferably working with power electronics Other relevant industry experience will be considered A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar) technical degree required Compensation
As 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 $65k to $85k per year. Benefits
In 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: 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, identity theft, and legal assistance Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com. Applications will be accepted through 10/31/2025 unless the position is filled prior to this date. The company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.
Advanced Energy is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. 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. The Electrical Engineer I in the RF Delivery Systems (RFDS) is empowered to contribute to the full design of the electronics in our RF generators. They have ownership in the design process including, design input documents, design of circuit schematics and PCB layouts, component selection and generation of BOMs, ordering parts, assembling, and testing prototypes, firmware development, firmware testing, bench testing, writing design and test specs, supporting design verification testing prior to production, communicating with, and supporting mass production. The position will work closely within multi-discipline project team as well as with colleagues from other departments to define expectations of product functionality and ensure that the delivered product meets all aspects of the customer's requested specifications. Responsibilities
Have ownership of technical assignments including all design and documentation requirements Work in a team environment with other disciplines including RF, Electrical, Mechanical, and Software engineers Have a can-do attitude, be willing to learn new technical skills Be comfortable in hands-on situations (e.g., PBCA rework, measurement equipment) and be able to approach problems from a theoretical perspective (e.g., simulation and calculations) Have strong time-management skills and a customer focused mindset Be able to clearly communicate both verbally and in writing with team, leadership, and customer Work Environment
Work in a lab and/or clean room as well as a standard office environment; some domestic and international travel may be necessary. Qualifications
Work well in a team environment; both able to learn from other engineers and engineering technicians Ability to support the testing and debug using common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, function generators, JTAG or similar tools, etc. Show a history of being a creative problem solver Experience in one or more of the following (can be based on a school or personal project): Power electronics design and power device selection: Si MOSFETs, SiC MOSFETS, GaN, LDMOS RF design expertise including Driver/Exciter, Combiner/Splitter, Measurement (V/I Sensor, Coupler), RF layout, filter design, and impedance Matching DC/DC power supply design - Buck, Boost, Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge, Fly-Back, PFC Circuit design and simulation with experience with finite element analysis Control loop design and theory Basic programming or scripting skills such as assembly, C, Python, etc. for microcontrollers and/or processors and/or basic skills in Verilog or VHDL would be a plus Schematic capture and PCBA layout (experience with Altium Designer a plus) Thermal management, heat sink and cooling design Experience with UL/CSA compliance 0 - 2 years' experience in related industries preferably working with power electronics Other relevant industry experience will be considered A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar) technical degree required Compensation
As 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 $65k to $85k per year. Benefits
In 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: 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, identity theft, and legal assistance Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com. Applications will be accepted through 10/31/2025 unless the position is filled prior to this date. The company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.