Principal Firmware 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 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

This is a key position which will require you to lead the hardware description language (HDL) architecture for the next generation platform. The individual in this role needs to have strong FPGA design experience. VHDL experience preferred, Verilog experience acceptable. This is in addition to having in-depth FPGA logic design skills with a depth of experience in digital design.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in all phases of the FPGA 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 advanced digital architecture and design.
• Works with Systems Engineers and Program Management to decompose system level requirements.
• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Eden Prairie, MN

QUALIFICATIONS

• VHDL knowledge with an emphasis on using language features towards reusable libraries, maintainable, and testable designs.
• Development of self-checking test benches.
• Circuit design, documentation and implementation of high-speed digital electronics, FPGAs, and embedded processor systems.
• Development and modification of C++ RTOS embedded applications.
• Strong understanding of synchronous design practices and data flow management (FIFOs, memories, pipelining).
• Experience in signal and power integrity analysis of digital/FPGA designs.
• Experience with Xilinx FPGAs and SoCs desired.
• Experience in developing specifications, and resource requirements for digital/FPGA designs.
• Familiarity with I2C, SPI, PCIe, Ethernet, USB, DDR3/4, and various standard IP cores.
• Strong and demonstrated digital design skills.
• Experience with Xilinx Vivado preferred.
• Fluent skills with Xilinx Vivado, build configuration/automation, TCL scripts, etc. a plus.
• Familiarity with agile, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CICD), GIT, Bit Bucket a plus.
• Hands-on laboratory experience is critical and required. Specifically experience with Logic Analyzers and Oscilloscopes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 8 years of experience with a Master's degree; 12+ with a BS
• VHDL programming experience with FPGAs preferred
• Verilog programming experience with FPGA’s acceptable
• Experience with embedded microprocessors within FPGAs desired
• Experience developing FPGA test benches for test/validation purposes desired

EDUCATION

• BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering
• MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering desired

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 $140,000 - $210,000 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 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 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.