Lead Engineer- Applications

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.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Applications Engineer is an experienced technologist who understands and meets the technical application / marketing needs of Advanced Energy’s customers and guides engineering programs for new power system capabilities. The position is “hands-on” and requires a significant understanding of current and emerging process requirements through direct engagement with system designers, process engineers, and Field Applications Engineers (FAEs). The Lead Applications Engineer works with cross-functional teams to advance AE’s market position.  Specific applications of interest include RF plasma systems for both etching and deposition, along with emerging technologies in plasma processes for semiconductor fabrication.

 

The Lead Applications Engineer will also participate in targeted application testing, to provide feedback and direction to design teams, field engineers, and technicians related to AE’s products function and performance against the most critical product design requirements.

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enable customers’ successful implementation of plasma power solutions and guide AE product development through technical leadership
• Understand industry trends and technical requirements to help guide the product group’s technology roadmap and to determine the appropriate AE solutions. Anticipates n+1 technology needs based on empirical data and direct experience.
• Define the technical product requirements for multiple new products’ features
• Serve as senior consultant to customers and FAEs to solve complex problems related to products, technologies, and system integration.
• Serve as senior consultant to peer groups within AE (Marketing, Product Management, Engineering and Sales) in support of new product development and new business opportunities. 
• Mentor and assist FAEs by advancing their knowledge and understanding of customer processes, AE products, advanced measurement and analytical techniques, and customer technologies.
• Represent AE technologies and expertise through conference and tradeshow participation as an experienced technologist
• Advance AE’s Intellectual Property and AE’s technical reputation position by taking a lead role in contributing to patented technology and communication via publications, patents, and presentations.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid understanding of electrical measurement and analytical techniques (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, MATLAB®, PythonTM, etc.).
• Excellent tec