Blind Inc.

Mechanical Design Engineer

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) 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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

A Mechanical Design Engineer will 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, etc.) including thermal/acoustic/vibration design and simulation, 3D board layout and prototype testing.

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, 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. Persuade and gain 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Eden Prairie, MN; some domestic travel as required

• Environment: Standard office environment, possible interaction through a production factory environment; use of electronic equipment and work with high voltage

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and unmatched responsiveness to all work requests and customer deadlines

• Demonstrates a consistent, dependable work effort and accepts accountability for one’s actions

• Completes assigned tasks within specified time limits

• Helps promote a cohesive and cooperative work group

• Understands safety regulations, takes proper care of equipment, and acts in a safe manner

• Strong communication skills, ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing

• Capability to respond quickly, decisively, and professionally to changing requirements

• Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities

• Good analytical and problem-solving tools

• Good interpersonal skills. Capable of team building (external & internal) to drive cross-functional collaboration

• Strong priority setting skills, desire to meet project, tasks, and/or assignment deadlines

• Can work with minimal supervision, with ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment

• Proficient in working with SAP and Microsoft Suites (Outlook, Project, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• 0-3 years of experience working with power electronics mechanical design

• 3D Modeling Expertise (SolidWorks)

• Proven track record of product development from concept through to production

• Previous experience designing Safety and Compliance and thermals

Desirable:

• Proven professional skills as an experienced engineer with a full understanding of engineering practices and company policies/procedures

• Ability to solve complex technical problems independently

• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

• Good verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to provide technical mentoring other team members

• Experience with influencing and negotiating in complex situations

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar discipline)

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 $75,000 to $85,000 per year.

BENEFITS:

As 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 for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

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, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

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