Job description

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: We are seeking for a Senior Firmware Engineer based in Eden prairie, MN. In this position, you will lead the embedded firmware architecture for the next generation platform using C++ object-oriented programing and real time embedded systems. The individual in this role needs to have strong embedded design experience to design and modify to evaluate embedded software, programmable logic, electronic apparatus, components, or circuitry for use in electronic equipment and devices. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Participates in all phases of the embedded program development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of all products • Applies sound engineering principles in the development of digital design/architecture for the target application • Ownership of design and development of embedded real time software to work with application specific hardware • Works with Systems Engineers and Program Management to decompose system level requirements • Develop code and architecture documentation • Conducts design reviews of team members work products • Works closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system • Designs product architectures to meet specific parameters. Including critical timing, complex algorithms, configuration strategies, and module interfaces WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Location: Eden Prairie, MN • Environment: Standard office environment QUALIFICATIONS : Required: • C++ programming experience with embedded systems • Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), including task scheduling, inter-thread communication, synchronization primitives, and managing concurrency in multi-threaded environments • Hands-on laboratory experience is critical and required. Specifically experience with Logic Analyzers and Oscilloscopes • Familiarity with I2C, SPI, Ethernet, USB • Familiarity with development of self-checking tests scripts and automation • Must be able to pass an online technical assessment Familiarity with timing analysis, timing closure, and design pipelining. • Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot digital designs down to component level • Strong understanding of synchronous design practices and data flow management (FIFOs, memories, pipelining) • Embedded programming in C++ with RTOS and multiple threads • Strong written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: • Experience in signal and power integrity analysis of embedded digital designs • Experience in developing specifications, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs • Experience with EtherCAT, Profibus and DeviceNET • Experience interfacing with Xilinx FPGAs and SoCs desired • Familiarity with agile, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CICD) • Experience with embedded microprocessors within FPGAs desired • Experience with Xilinx tools and FPGA HDL coding development EXPERIENCE: • 5-10 years of C++ development experience. • Experience collaborating with hardware and software teams. • Required hands-on laboratory and hardware debugging experience. EDUCATION: • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field. 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 $95,000 to $145,000 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 HumanResources@aei.com. CO ONLY: Applications will be accepted through 10/30/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.

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Participates in all phases of the embedded program development life cycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and test of all products
Applies sound engineering principles in the development of digital design/architecture for the target application
Ownership of design and development of embedded real time software to work with application specific hardware
Works with Systems Engineers and Program Management to decompose system level requirements
Develop code and architecture documentation
Conducts design reviews of team members work products
Works closely with cross functional members of the engineering organization to develop and evaluate interfaces between hardware and software, and operational performance requirements and design of the overall system
Designs product architectures to meet specific parameters. Including critical timing, complex algorithms, configuration strategies, and module interfaces
Location: Eden Prairie, MN
Environment: Standard office environment
C++ programming experience with embedded systems
Strong understanding of real-time operating systems (RTOS), including task scheduling, inter-thread communication, synchronization primitives, and managing concurrency in multi-threaded environments
Hands-on laboratory experience is critical and required. Specifically experience with Logic Analyzers and Oscilloscopes
Familiarity with I2C, SPI, Ethernet, USB
Familiarity with development of self-checking tests scripts and automation
Must be able to pass an online technical assessment Familiarity with timing analysis, timing closure, and design pipelining.
Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot digital designs down to component level

Nice-to-haves

Experience in signal and power integrity analysis of embedded digital designs
Experience in developing specifications, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs
Experience with EtherCAT, Profibus and DeviceNET
Experience interfacing with Xilinx FPGAs and SoCs desired
Familiarity with agile, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CICD)
Experience with embedded microprocessors within FPGAs desired
Experience with Xilinx tools and FPGA HDL coding development

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agile

Platform: successfactors
Effort: medium

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401(K)

Parental Leave