Lead PCB Designer
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.
- Fort Collins, CO
- $105,000-125,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
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.POSITION SUMMARY:Provides skilled and advanced design duties from work orders involving highly complex, technical design concepts with a wide range of products that require diversified knowledge. Is exceptionally creative with far-reaching design capabilities. Has above average initiative and the ability to make correct decisions regarding the best way to carry out assignments.RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists Engineering in reference or investigative work related to product design development.
- Handles complex design/documentation, exercising considerable judgement in design and layout.
- Trains others in computer techniques, standards, symbols, nomenclature, engineering terms, and proper use of tools, reference books, and specific work areas.
- Interacts with AE's PCB and PCBA vendors to produce manufacturable and cost efficient parts.
- Discusses job requirements and coordinates outputs/approvals directly with person(s) for whom work is being performed.
- Schedules, creates, and verifies completed work, checking documentation outputs, BOMs, and CAM files.
- Attends meetings to gather information, identify, and implement solutions.
- Continues to research the development of current industry technology and disseminates it to other personnel.
- Trains and/or supervises other designers
- Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment
- Majority of time spent working on a PC and ECAD system
- Excellent knowledge of industry standards, such as IPC and Compliance Regulatory listings (UL, CSA, etc.).
- Excellent knowledge of computers and CAD techniques.
- Advanced computer skills with Advanced Energy defined ECAD software.
- Ability to use considerable judgment in design and layout using industry standards and good DFX (design for manufacturability and test) standards.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Minimum of eight years of design/documentation experience or equivalent experience and/or education is preferred.
- 2-year degree in electronics and or CAD is required.
- Completion of the IPC Designer Council Certification for PWB Design Principles (C.I.D.).
- 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
Applications will be accepted through 4/30/2024 (date), the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.