Sr. 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 Designer designs and drafts layout for printed circuit boards (PCBs) to work with the project team in understanding circuit requirements and limitations. 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

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Eden Prairie, MN
• Environment: Standard office environment, possible interaction through a production factory environment
• Some domestic and international travel may be required           

 

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:                                              

• 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
• Specific experience with any ECAD software is desirable.

 

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

• 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 o