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Get Access To All JobsABOUT 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.
Position Summary:
The Electrical Engineer will work in the design and development of power supplies. This position will envision and validate innovations of advanced power solutions for data center, enterprise, telecom, industrial and medical applications, and enhance overall customer experience. This role will also be responsible for a diverse range of engineering tasks including designing, testing, and analyzing systems and components as part of a focused team. Lastly, this position will be responsible for summarizing results and delivering proposals to management.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop efficient and cost-effective power supplies per customer and regulatory specifications (i.e., analog and digital circuits, EMI filters, power circuits, etc.) including circuit/magnetic design, micro-code development, schematics, board layout, and prototype testing.
- Develop Mathcad models, simulation tools and other predictive methods to reduce changes on subsequent iterations of each design.
- Participate as an active part of the core team to meet schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
- Assist in the development, testing, and de-bugging of prototype power supply units.
- Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Location: Wilmington, MA; Must be able to travel occasionally domestically and internationally as required.
Environment: Works in a noisy, fast-paced power development lab and standard office environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be obtained
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and peers.
- Ability to learn and use professional concepts appropriate to engineering, including analytical methods, computer aided analysis and design tools, diagnostic instruments and test equipment, lab skills appropriate to design, selecting appropriate components and materials for designs
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
- Good interpersonal skills. Capable of team building and coaching (external and internal) to drive cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency with typical OS-based platforms and with computer-based design and analysis tools.
- Working knowledge of Database, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; consistent demonstrated ability to meet schedule requirements and define priorities without direct supervision
Experience:
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or similar
Desirable
- Experience with Mathcad, Cadence, Altium, Spice based simulation, and/or View Logic
Education:
- Bachelor's (BSEE) degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 $125,000 to $148,000 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 for eligible positions, and a 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 Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.
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
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.
Position Summary:
The Electrical Engineer will work in the design and development of power supplies. This position will envision and validate innovations of advanced power solutions for data center, enterprise, telecom, industrial and medical applications, and enhance overall customer experience. This role will also be responsible for a diverse range of engineering tasks including designing, testing, and analyzing systems and components as part of a focused team. Lastly, this position will be responsible for summarizing results and delivering proposals to management.
Responsibilities:
- Design and develop efficient and cost-effective power supplies per customer and regulatory specifications (i.e., analog and digital circuits, EMI filters, power circuits, etc.) including circuit/magnetic design, micro-code development, schematics, board layout, and prototype testing.
- Develop Mathcad models, simulation tools and other predictive methods to reduce changes on subsequent iterations of each design.
- Participate as an active part of the core team to meet schedule, cost, quality, and customer satisfaction goals.
- Assist in the development, testing, and de-bugging of prototype power supply units.
- Analyze test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Location: Wilmington, MA; Must be able to travel occasionally domestically and internationally as required.
Environment: Works in a noisy, fast-paced power development lab and standard office environment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to follow standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be obtained
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and peers.
- Ability to learn and use professional concepts appropriate to engineering, including analytical methods, computer aided analysis and design tools, diagnostic instruments and test equipment, lab skills appropriate to design, selecting appropriate components and materials for designs
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
- Good interpersonal skills. Capable of team building and coaching (external and internal) to drive cross-functional collaboration.
- Proficiency with typical OS-based platforms and with computer-based design and analysis tools.
- Working knowledge of Database, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team; consistent demonstrated ability to meet schedule requirements and define priorities without direct supervision
Experience:
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Electrical Engineering or similar
Desirable
- Experience with Mathcad, Cadence, Altium, Spice based simulation, and/or View Logic
Education:
- Bachelor's (BSEE) degree from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 $125,000 to $148,000 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 for eligible positions, and a 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 Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.
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
How to Get Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Electronics Engineer
Target defense and semiconductor employers
Defense contractors and semiconductor companies sponsor Senior Electronics Engineers at high rates. These industries have long project cycles that justify the investment in H-1B sponsorship, making them more receptive than consumer-facing startups.
Align your degree field to the role
H-1B approval for this role hinges on degree-to-job alignment. A degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, or a closely related discipline strengthens your petition. Unrelated degrees, even with years of experience, face higher RFE rates.
Document your specialized technical contributions
USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires specialized knowledge. Highlight work on specific systems, components, or proprietary designs. Generic descriptions like 'designed circuits' weaken petitions compared to project-specific technical detail.
Check whether the employer is cap-exempt
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government contractors are exempt from the H-1B lottery. Senior Electronics Engineers at these organizations can file any time of year, bypassing the annual 85,000-slot cap entirely.
Ask about O-1A eligibility if you have strong credentials
Published research, patents, conference presentations, or awards in electronics engineering can support an O-1A petition. Unlike H-1B, O-1A has no lottery and no cap, making it worth exploring if your profile includes notable recognition.
Be prepared for RFEs on specialty occupation
USCIS has historically issued RFEs for engineering roles where job duties appear broad. A strong supporting letter from your employer, referencing the specific engineering specialization and degree requirement, significantly reduces RFE risk at this level.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Electronics Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS generally accepts that electronics engineering roles require at least a bachelor's degree in electrical or electronics engineering, satisfying the specialty occupation standard. Roles with narrow, well-defined technical duties receive the fewest RFEs. Broadly scoped roles that overlap with general engineering or project management face more scrutiny and sometimes require additional documentation from the employer.
What degree do I need for H-1B sponsorship as a Senior Electronics Engineer?
A bachelor's degree or higher in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, computer engineering, or a closely related technical field is the standard requirement. Degrees in physics or applied mathematics may qualify if your coursework heavily focused on electronics. Degrees in unrelated disciplines, even paired with extensive work experience, are harder to defend at this seniority level and may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Which industries sponsor Senior Electronics Engineers most often?
Defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, aerospace companies, and medical device firms are the most consistent sponsors. These industries have long development cycles that make multi-year H-1B sponsorship cost-effective. Consumer electronics companies also sponsor regularly. You can browse verified sponsoring employers by industry on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for companies with active sponsorship history for engineering roles.
Can I use work experience instead of a degree to qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Technically yes, but it is difficult in practice at the senior level. USCIS allows three years of specialized experience to substitute for one year of education, meaning 12 years of documented electronics engineering experience could substitute for a four-year degree. However, USCIS scrutinizes experience-based petitions heavily, and employers often require a formal degree internally anyway. This path works best when a credential evaluation supports the equivalency claim.
What are common reasons H-1B petitions for electronics engineers get denied or receive RFEs?
The most common issue is a job description that is too broad or does not clearly require a specific engineering degree. Titles like 'Senior Engineer' without detailed technical duties make it harder to establish specialty occupation status. Mismatches between the stated degree requirement and the actual duties also draw scrutiny. Employers should include a detailed duties breakdown, confirm the internal degree requirement, and reference industry norms for the specific electronics discipline.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Electronics Engineer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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