Job Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Design Engineer

DEPARTMENT: CAD

REPORTS TO: CAD Manager (Littlehampton)

LOCATION: Littlehampton, West Sussex, UK

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

Responsible for all aspects of mechanical design and PCB layout for new product developments from early concept to full production release. Utilising CAD software 3D modelling of designs will be undertaken to ensure designs and details can be manufactured using latest technologies and will be cost effective. Working closely with the rest of the product development team to ensure development costs and timescale are met.

Key Objectives

• Schematic capture from design engineer drawings and detailed layout of PCB designs incorporating the following technologies:

• Small signal control multilayer mixed technology (surface mount and through hole)
• Power electronics, both control IC and high current layout
• High voltage (1kV~100kV)
• Detailed mechanical design of high voltage power supply units including 3D modelling of the whole product, incorporating:

• PCB models
• Windings
• Wiring
• Mechanical elements, brackets, fixes etc
• Overal enclosure
• Innovate and incorporate latest technology developments into new designs
• Ensure best practices are ahered to for manufacturability and testability
• Create fully detailed documentation pack for new designs
• Work closely with project team to ensure relevant standards are adhered to
• Support changes in product design via the ECO process during the life cycle of a product
• Working closely with the NPI team on product release from engineering to production
• Checking and approval of CAD drawings created by peers

Key Responsibilities

PCB Design

• PCB design utilizing CadStar PCB layout software
• Working and adhering to company procedures, design rules and product development process
• Compilation and release of all design and manufacturing data
• Support of supplier questions and queries
• Support of manufacturing questions and queries across worldwide manufacturing sites
• Update of design and drawings via ECO process

Mechanical Design

• Mechanical design utilizing Inventor mechanical modelling software
• Working and adhering to company procedures, design rules and product development process
• Compilation and release of all design and manufacturing data
• Support of supplier questions and queries
• Support of manufacturing questions and queries across worldwide manufacturing sites
• Update of design and drawings via ECO process

General Expectations

• Ensure all work is undertaken in compliance with company policies and procedures at all times (Health and Safety, Environmental and Compliance).
• Time management and workload should constantly be reassessed to ensure good time utilization, excessive workload should be raised with your manager

SKILLS

• PCB CAD (Ideally CadStar)
• Mechanical CAD (Ideally Inventor)
• Problem solving
• Communication
• Time management/Multitasking

COMPETENCIES

• Effective decision making
• Customer service
• Planning & organization
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail

EXPERIENCE

• 5 years minimum experience in an electronics development environment
• 5 years minimum experience utilizing a CAD system for PCB layout
• 5 years minimum experience utilizing a CAD system for 3D modelling and mechanical design

QUALIFICATIONS

HNC/HND in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience

Advanced Energy