Senior Power Electronics Engineer

About Advanced Energy Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductor and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide. For our Engineering Team in Germany we are looking for a Senior Electronic Engineer (m/f/d) located in Metzingen (Stuttgart Region) POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a Senior Power Electronics Design Engineer for our advanced high-voltage, high-power power electronics systems used in semiconductor and industrial applications. This role is focused on system architecture, platform strategy, and complex problem solving across multiple products. As a Senior Engineer, you will operate with broad autonomy and influence, guiding technical direction, setting engineering standards, and solving the most challenging power electronics problems in the organization. Success in this role is defined by system robustness, scalability, and long-term technology impact—not short-term firefighting. RESPONSIBILITIES: Technical Leadership & Architecture Define system-level architectures for high-voltage, high-power, digitally controlled switch-mode power suppliesLead design trade-offs across topology, control strategy, magnetics, insulation, and thermal designEstablish best practices and design standards for power electronics and high-voltage systems across product lines Advanced Design & Development Develop and validate advanced simulation models for complex power systems, including plasma and highly dynamic loadsGuide digital power control strategies, working with firmware and control teams on stability, performance, and robustnessProvide deep technical expertise in root-cause analysis of complex electrical, control, and reliability issues Product & System Ownership Provide technical oversight for multiple products or platforms from concept through production and field deploymentPartner with product management, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure scalable and manufacturable designsLead technical risk assessment and ensure compliance with applicable safety, EMC, and regulatory standardsCross-Functional & External EngagementAct as a senior technical interface with key customers, suppliers, and partners on system-level challengesInfluence technology roadmaps and long-term platform strategies in collaboration with engineering leadership Mentorship & Influence Mentor senior and junior engineers, raising the technical bar across the organizationLead design and architecture reviews, providing clear technical direction without direct people managementExpect approximately 10% travel for targeted customer engagement, supplier collaboration, and system integration QUALIFICATIONS: Technical Expertise Expert-level experience in high-voltage and high-power switch-mode power supply (SMPS) designStrong background in digitally controlled power systems using DSPs, microcontrollers, or FPGAsDeep understanding of power conversion topologies, magnetics, insulation systems, thermal design, and high-voltage safetyExperience applying safety, EMC, and regulatory requirements in semiconductor or industrial environments Professional Capabilities Proven ability to operate autonomously and make architecture-level technical decisionsDemonstrated ownership of complex systems across multiple product generationsExceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills for ambiguous, cross-disciplinary problemsAbility to influence technical direction across teams without formal authorityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsFluent English communication (C2 proficiency preferred), German preferred min B1 - level EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field (required) and 8+ years of progressive experience in power electronics or electrical engineering product development Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power Electronics or Control Systems (preferred)Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, plasma systems, industrial power, or high-voltage applications strongly preferred WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US: An international environment in an innovative electrotechnical high-tech electrical engineering companyChallenging and varied tasksUse of our technologies worldwide in industrial and semiconductor applications Collegial collaboration in a globally networked teamFlexible working hours for an optimal work-life balance Areas of responsibility with a high degree of independenceIndividual and needs-oriented training and development opportunities ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Corporate benefits with financial advantages in everyday lifeCapital-forming benefitsJob bike to support environmentally friendly mobilityHealth offers for your well-beingModern office equipment for pleasant and efficient workOn-site IT support