Senior Field Applications Engineer

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 makes 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:                          

As an Advanced Energy Field Applications Engineer (FAE), you will serve as the primary technical liaison between our customers and internal Sales, Marketing, and Engineering teams. Representing the highly respected Artesyn and Advanced Energy brands, you will act as a trusted technical advisor within the power conversion industry and the markets we serve.

In this customer-facing role, you will play a key part in understanding application requirements, guiding customers in selecting or developing the optimal solution, and clearly presenting differentiating value. You will support customers throughout the entire engagement—from concept through implementation, ensuring successful adoption of Advanced Energy solutions and fostering long-term partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain a trusted technical advisor relationship with targeted customers to support the adoption of Advanced Energy power solutions  in the AI-hyperscale, enterprise, telecom and/or networking industries.
• Review application conditions, specifications, test methods to show compliance and help define products and projects, including an understanding of customer expectations
• Be part of a cross-functional team including Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Quality and Operations to support the customer and act as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams
• As part of the Global High Volume Products Business Unit FAE team, collaborate with and assist other FAEs in North America and globally on common customer programs and issues
• Interact frequently with customers to support new development programs and sustain existing programs while cultivating new business opportunities.
• Responsible for performing activities in support of all phases of system qualification both pre and post design in.  These activities may include things such as test and debug in our lab and at customer site to support  AEI/Artesyn standard and custom products.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge of power electronics with ability to qualify, test, modify, and debug power supplies in the lab as needed

• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of a customer, from bench level debugging to presenting solutions to the customer’s technical team
• User level knowledge of digital communication buses such as i2C/SMBus/PMBus, RS-485/MODBUS, Ethernet/MODBUS-TCP and/or CAN/CANOPEN bus.
• User level experience with Python, LabVIEW and/or similar engineering support tools used to support/update microcontroller controlled devices with tasks such as firmware updates, backbox interpretation and/or other digital features.  
• Experienced with being part of a global cross-functional team including Sales, Engineering, Marketing, Quality, and Operations to support the customer and act as a technical liaison between customers and internal teams.
• Demonstrated skills to influence and earn the respect of engineering leaders both internally and with the customer.
• Capable of driving issues to resolution with a sense of urgency and ensure external and internal stakeholders are aligned

• Demonstrated time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaniously ensuring an appropriate level of urgency is applied to each.
• Solid problem-solving methodology
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly

EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years’ design/application experience in power supply and/or other power electronic products

EDUCATION:     

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with an electronic engineering background (2-year electronics or related degree with 5 years’ FAE experience in the power conversion industry will be considered)

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Santa Clara Valley (Silicon Valley)
• Traditional in-office environment – Milpitas, CA location
• Domestic and/or international travel up to 10% of the time
• Some evening meetings to support global team and customers

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 $125,000 to $170,000 per year.  Additionally, this position is eligible for the Sales Incentive Plan with a specific target amount to be determined based on the role.  

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 for eligible positions, and a 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 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 Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

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]