PCB Designer

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. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The PCB/CAD Designer is a hybrid role that will augment the mechanical engineering staff in the sustaining engineering and new product development of power supplies. The role will design and draft layout for printed circuit boards (PCBs) and work with the project team in understanding circuit requirements and limitations by designing and maintaining products for the power supply industry as well as designing new mechanical packages for existing products. This role is responsible for analyzing and resolving design related issues in a timely manner. This role also uses CAD in preparing PCB assembly and schematics. It is important to develop design documentation and requirement specifications for assigned projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Place components and route traces ensuring that all functional and physical specifications meet the design requirements for PCB, electrical, mechanical and thermal design

• Create PCB designs in accordance with manufacturability and assembly requirements

• Engage manufacturing team to allow for design for manufacturability improvements (DFM)

• Create drawings, Gerber files, and other documentation for PCB fabrication and internal verification

• Work with Electrical, Mechanical and Firmware Engineers and react appropriately to engineering changes in PCB design and documentation

• Participate in process improvement activities for the CAD design team

• ECAD library creation for footprints and symbols Create or revise accurate, detailed SolidWorks CAD models, drawings, BOM’s, and other engineering documentation as required per the company processes

• Update engineering drawings and create Engineering BOM Change Lists for Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)

• Update mechanical packaging drawings of chassis, base plates, heatsinks, and components from concepts, customer specifications and new product line development

• Update and create final assembly drawings of open frame PCBAs and PCBAs in mounting enclosures, checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used and overall fit

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)

• Preferred SolidWorks experience and AutoCAD 2D CAD equivalent experience a plus for editing legacy drawings

• Experience creating detailed engineering/product drawings for manufactured mechanical components and PCBA assemblies, including Bill of Materials (BOM) generation

• Organizational and follow-up skills

• Thoroughness / attention to detail

• Computer skills (Windows, MS Office, previous PLM & ERP database experience preferred)

• Willingness to perform other activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job

EXPERIENCE:

• Competent skills and experience with ECAD programs/software applications and related equipment

• 2+ years of experience in PCB design, mechanical drafting or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

• Experience and knowledge of PCB design technologies, techniques, electrical schematics, PCB fabrication and assembly drawings

• Fundamental knowledge of industry standards such as IPC for design and ASME/ANSI for documentation

• Preferred 1 – 3 years SolidWorks experience

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or GED

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a product development environment

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 $70,000 to $100,000 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, and 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 for all regular, full-time employees 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 Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.