Product 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.

Why be a part of Advanced Energy?

Some 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.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Paid training
• Promotion to permanent employee

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rosario, Cavite: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person