Electronic Engineering Manager

Position Summary

Join our high-impact team developing next‑gen Advanced Energy power supply products for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. We're seeking a creative, results‑driven engineering manager to lead a multi‑disciplinary team (electrical, mechanical, firmware, and advanced technology development) and drive product delivery from concept to launch.

This role oversees new product development and portfolio sustaining efforts at a division level, with strong visibility to customers and leadership. Occasional travel may be required.

Ideal candidates are systems thinkers with extensive electronic product development experience who thrive in coaching cultures, embrace technical challenges, and build agile, high‑performing teams. This role offers excellent opportunities for long‑term career growth in a dynamic multinational technology company.

Responsibilities

• Lead new platform implementations and rapid prototyping efforts.
• Manage personnel with systems‑level engineering leadership for plasma generating products.
• Translate customer needs into detailed component requirements and ensure alignment.
• Set clear goals and priorities, communicating them effectively to the team.
• Apply agile methods to prioritize critical functionality and manage risks.
• Drive best practices across a cross‑functional design team.
• Mentor and coach design engineers.
• Oversee execution of programs following the Product Development Process (PDP).
• Ensure creation and maintenance of essential project documentation.
• Report progress and status to leadership against team commitments.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (product management, NPI, purchasing, quality, program management, finance, safety, production).
• Coordinate with advanced development teams to assess technology readiness.
• Interact with key customers, establishing trust and confidence in our products and engineering capabilities.
• Align with customer teams on requirements, integration, and issue resolution.

Work Environment

• On‑site – Redwood City, CA
• Standard office and laboratory environment.
• Occasional travel domestic and international for short periods.

Qualifications

• Strong problem‑solving skills focused on quality, safety, cost, and delivery schedules.
• Proven track record of successful electronic product launches.
• Strong team player skills and attitude.

Experience

• 10+ years in an electronics industry, ideally with power electronics, plasma generation, or semiconductor process equipment.
• Proven leadership in electronics and hardware projects; people management experience is required.
• Skilled in agile project execution using tools like Jira, Smartsheet, or MS Project.
• Strong background in circuit design analysis, prototyping, simulation, and validation—high power RF or SMPS power electronics experience preferred.
• Familiarity with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMMs, etc.) and design team equipment requirements.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes including 6‑Sigma, Gauge R&R, ECO, and production transfer.
• Working knowledge of compliance standards (UL, CSA, SEMI, IEC, ANSI, IPC); UL/CSA experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree Electrical Engineering (master’s or PhD preferred).
• PMP or Agile certification is a plus.

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 $180,000 to $230,000 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 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 a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• 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).
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Reasonable Accommodations

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 HumanResources@aei.com.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco

Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland