senior assembler

reliability engineer

assembler

quality assurance inspector

firmware engineer

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc.

Create Strategies and execute to a strict timeline.  Negotiating for leadtime and cost reductions from a Total Cost of Ownership mindset.  Align and create a global supply chain for multiple commodities. Implement Supplier Managed Inventory programs as well as launch and manage Demand Flow Technology (Demand Driven Procurement) with both Distributors and Manufacturers.  Guide the Supplier Managers, Commodity Buyers and to collaborate with the Supplier Quality Engineers and Engineering.  Create guidelines for the Components Approved Supplier List to establish robust and low risk supply chain's. Establish lines of escalations and hold Periodic/Quarterly Business Review.  Perform Supplier Segmentation with Key Performance Indicators along with plans for Continued Improvement Plan based off rankings.  Be detailed and professional for complex problems and dynamics.  You must be quick to adapt to change, be able to hit the ground running on unfamiliar items, projects, commodities. Manage many projects above your normal work load and be able to achieve your directives with companies and cultures in other countries whether you email, talk or travel to the Suppliers location.
Best part is executing strategies, meeting and working with great people from around the world and traveling.


If you end up in the clean room, be prepared for a very challenging environment. Training is poorly structured, with no clear agenda or way to measure success. The most useful resources are often the electrical and mechanical engineers, rather than the training itself or lead itself. 

Working conditions can also be difficult — water resistivity, humidity, and frequent downtime are ongoing issues. Most of the tools and equipment are outdated hand-me-downs, many of which are unreliable or in need of repair.

Leadership and culture in this department can feel discouraging. Accountability is inconsistent, and decisions often prioritize “fitting in” over developing technical talent. Raises are minimal and can feel like being nickel-and-dimed.

On the positive side, the work itself is interesting and rewarding, and I genuinely enjoyed the technical side of the job. It’s unfortunate that the surrounding management and culture get in the way of what could otherwise be a great opportunity.

Company was a valuable experience that allowed me to grow both professionally and personally. The role offered diverse challenges and opportunities to apply my technical skills in a fast-paced, solution-driven environment. I appreciated the collaborative atmosphere and the chance to work alongside talented individuals from various departments. Leadership encouraged continuous improvement and supported employee development, which positively impacted my growth and performance. The projects I was involved in provided meaningful work and exposure to different aspects of engineering and product development. While every organization has areas that can improve, such as streamlining communication or enhancing project clarity, my overall experience was positive and enriching. The knowledge and skills I gained during my time there continue to serve me in my current endeavors. I’m grateful for the connections made and the opportunities provided, and I look back on my time there with a strong sense of appreciation.                                                                                                                     

I have worked with AE since the beginning of the year and I am so happy I  made a career shift to join this company. I think the thing that separates AE from other companies is their culture. The people that work here and my manager have been extremely supportive and encouraging since the start. There is also flexibility in work hours. 

It is a very fast - paced work environment and there are challenges that come with that. One of the biggest challenges I see our employees facing is working through our acquisitions and merging our business strategies together. 

I would say the most enjoyable part of my job is that no two days are the same and that there isn't repetition. I get to work with our leaders daily and help source talent for their teams, so that is rewarding.

Overall, this is a great company to work for with awesome leaders!

My time here was fantastic. I started with no experience and with hard work made it into a lead role. I wish the health insurance was better personally, but I have a lot of health issues. 

The culture at this specific location is one you won’t forget. The cheesy “my coworkers are like family” thing is true here. 

Hardest part of the job was dealing with old documentation that hadn’t been clarified, but the NPI department was actively working with engineering to help that. 

Most enjoyable part of the job was the atmosphere. I felt valued. I have many disabilities and was accommodated more than any other job I had ever had. Only reason I left was my doctors pulled me out of work entirely. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The people are amazing!  Not only in the caliber of their technical skills, but in their management and interpersonal skills.  It was a pleasure to work with them on a consulting basis.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Nothing particular to the company.  New accounting pronouncements are often vague and challenging to apply, but that is true of any public company their size.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Nothing short of warm and inviting with an emphasis on challenging you, but in a supportive way.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Reviewing top level reconciliations and completing portion of SEC reporting requirements.

A fairly good place to work but the floor management structure is somewhat volatile and changes often.

Work hours may change with workload. Company went to 12 hour, 24/7 operations, 4 shifts per week a couple of years ago. Now back to 8 hour day and evening shifts in the last couple of months.

Company went to a punch clock system world-wide a year ago which precludes some flexibility for employees for appointments, etc.

Built electrical amplifiers, voltage regulators,hand held meters and cable assemblies. Used various crimpers and epoxies , hand held tools, and air guns. Great place to work and learn new product lines. Worked in the final assembly department and learned many aspects of the business. Had daily meetings and watched video and get  tested on them monthly. There training is very good and the workers help each other out to achieve there goals.

I worked more than 100 hours some weeks and worked over 400 hours some months. Be ready to work with some really smart people, and some who are experts in the niche AE has carved out.  Do not expect best in class tools, process, organizations, etc.  I was told by someone in high leadership that 60 hours per week is the expectation for engineers.  Only when exceeding that number would someone be considered striving to go above and beyond.

There are so many places were the work conditions could be improved such as more space for work and more reliable test equipment. Much of the equipment is past its usable life cycle and management is afraid to spend money on replacement pieces and instead attempts to patch equipment with "temporary fixes." Much of the equipment is incompatible with the network and some items still run on windows 95 and 98.

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