Product Engineer

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The Product Engineer plays a vital role in bridging design engineering and manufacturing operations, ensuring that PSU products consistently meet performance, quality, and delivery standards from initial development through full-scale production. This position will report to the Product Engineering Manager.

Key Responsibilities

The primary focus of a product engineer for power supply is to maintain and enhance the performance of existing power supply designs. This involves:

• Product Characterization: Conduct thorough evaluation and validation of PSU performance across various operating conditions.
• Calibration & Testing: Perform PSU calibration and support test engineering in developing and optimizing test procedures.
• Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis: Identifying and analyzing problems with power supplies, both in the factory and in the field. This includes using various diagnostic tools and techniques to pinpoint the root cause of failures.
• Design Improvement and Modification: Working with design engineers to implement changes that address recurring issues, improve reliability, or enhance performance. This may involve modifying circuit designs, selecting alternative components, or updating manufacturing processes.
• Technical Support: Providing expert advice and guidance to internal teams (e.g., manufacturing, quality, sales) and external customers on power supply-related issues. This may involve answering technical questions, providing troubleshooting assistance, or creating technical documentation.
• Performing Hardware Testing: Conducting functional tests, signal characterization, power modeling, and system coexistence testing to validate design changes or evaluate new components.
• Writing Test Reports: Documenting test results, including observations, data analysis, and conclusions.
• Analyzing Failure Data: Identifying trends in failures to proactively address potential issues and improve product reliability.
• Developing Mitigation Plans: Working with other engineers and production teams to implement solutions that prevent future failures or minimize their impact.
• Evaluating Alternative Components: Researching and evaluating potential replacements for obsolete or problematic components, ensuring that they meet the required specifications.
• Managing Change Requests: Reviewing and approving change requests related to power supply designs, ensuring that they are implemented correctly and without compromising product performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in power electronics, including converter topologies, AC/DC circuitry, and magnetic component design.
• Proven track record in hardware engineering or a closely related technical discipline.
• Solid foundation in electrical engineering with hands-on experience in power supply design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Proficient in the use of laboratory and test equipment, including oscilloscopes, programmable AC/DC power supplies, multimeters, electronic loads, power analyzers, and logic analyzers.
• Experience in PCB design, layout, and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and regulatory compliance requirements for power supply design and testing.
• Strong analytical, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.