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POSITION SUMMARY: Advanced Energy is looking for an experienced and competitive Sales Engineer to help drive sales growth at our key semiconductor accounts. The Sales Engineer will collaborate with the sales team, marketing and design engineers, to provide highly differentiated technical support to our customers to drive design wins at a diverse set of applications and customers. Additionally, this position is eligible for the Sales Incentive Plan with a specific target amount to be determined based on the role. RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the adoption of Advanced Energy power solutions at our customers at all stages of the engagement process from pre-sales activity to postproduction/installation support Support AE solution recommendations, system architecture guidance, schematic review, on-site customer qualification & debug support, etc.… We want to be thought of as part of our customer design team where they are actively seeking out a Sales Engineer to help solve system level problems Through developing engineering relationships with our customers, identify and communicate technical requirements for new applications or customer needs that aren’t served by the current portfolio to the product development; is this input is critical in definition of new products and roadmap Regularly provide technological updates and product training to customers, sales, and distribution As a trusted customer advocate, I have confidence and persuasive skills to earn the respect of engineering leaders both internally and with the customer Provide technical perspective that heavily influences the sales strategy WORK ENVIRONMENT: This role will be based out of the Milpitas, CA office Environment: time split between AE office and customer sites as appropriate QUALIFICATIONS: Charismatic communicator that can advocate for customers to an internal audience and for the company to the customer Solid problem-solving methodology A passionate and curious technologist with an ability to learn and adapt to industry trends Knowledge of power electronics with ability to qualify, test, modify, and debug power supplies in the lab as needed EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years of power electronics design and/or applications experience EDUCATION: BSEE degree 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 base salary for this role is $125,000 to $155,000 per year. Additionally, this position is eligible for the Sales Incentive Plan with a specific target amount to be determined based on the role. 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
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.