Sr Manager - Engineering

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 Sr. Manager, Engineering provides strategic leadership for one or more engineering functions responsible for the development, delivery, and lifecycle support of Advanced Energy products and technologies. This role is accountable for establishing organizational direction, building engineering capability, and ensuring the successful execution of product and technology roadmaps that support business objectives.

The Sr. Manager leads a team of engineering managers, technical leaders, and individual contributors while fostering a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, accountability, and technical excellence. Working across engineering disciplines and global sites, this leader drives cross-functional alignment, develops organizational talent, and balances technical, operational, and commercial priorities to deliver business results.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organizational & Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute engineering strategies that support business objectives, product roadmaps, and long-term technology initiatives.
• Provide leadership across multiple engineering teams and disciplines, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and customer needs.
• Influence product, technology, and resource investment decisions through collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Translate business objectives into actionable engineering plans, priorities, and measurable outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering effectiveness, product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Champion a culture of innovation, accountability, technical excellence, and continuous learning.

Engineering Delivery & Business Impact

• Lead the execution of complex product development programs across multiple projects, teams, and technical disciplines.
• Ensure engineering organizations consistently deliver high-quality products that meet performance, cost, manufacturability, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Establish operating mechanisms, metrics, and governance processes to monitor engineering performance and portfolio execution.
• Identify organizational, technical, and business risks and drive mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes.
• Partner with Product Management, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to align engineering execution with business goals.
• Drive improvements in product reliability, manufacturability, cost optimization, and customer experience throughout the product lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with established engineering processes, design controls, and product development methodologies.

People Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering organization through effective talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development.
• Develop engineering managers and technical leaders through coaching, mentoring, and leadership development.
• Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures aligned with organizational goals.
• Foster an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, engagement, and diverse perspectives.
• Identify and address organizational capability gaps to support future business and technology needs.
• Drive employee engagement and retention through meaningful career development opportunities and continuous feedback.

Financial & Operational Management

• Develop and manage departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Make strategic resource allocation decisions to optimize engineering investments and organizational capacity.
• Monitor engineering expenditures and utilization to ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure effective portfolio prioritization and workforce planning across multiple programs and product lines.
• Drive operational excellence through metrics-based decision making and continuous process improvement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Wilmington, MA on-site/in office
• Environment: Standard office environment with on-site lab

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated success leading engineering organizations in a product development environment.
• Proven ability to lead managers, senior engineers, and cross-functional teams in a global organization.
• Strong technical and business acumen with the ability to balance customer, operational, financial, and engineering priorities.
• Experience establishing engineering strategy, organizational direction, and execution plans.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to influence decision making across organizational boundaries and leadership levels.
• Experience leading organizational change and building high-performing teams.

EXPERIENCE:

• 10+ years of progressive engineering experience in electronics, power conversion, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience, including direct people management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success leading managers and/or multiple engineering teams.
• Experience leading complex product development portfolios in a global organization.
• Experience collaborating with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, quality, and commercial functions preferred.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required.
• Advanced degree (M.S., M.Eng., Engineering Management, or MBA) preferred.
• Ongoing professional development in engineering leadership, organizational leadership, or business management is highly valued.

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 $185,000 to $240,000 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 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 parents
• 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, identity 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. 

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to [email protected]