Who We Are - Our Culture
When you join Advanced Conversion Technology (ACT), you join:
- A team who proudly supports the United States military through solving problems and providing innovative solutions that protect our troops;
- A team laser focused on developing unique next-generation technology found on state-of-the-art military defense platforms;
- A growing, stable, 100% employee owned company in business for over 45 years;
- An environment that encourages teamwork, creativity and innovation; one where every employee is an integral part of our business; and
- A team on whom our customers rely to provide innovative solutions to stand up to their most demanding applications.
Job Summary
ACT is seeking a hands-on Electrical Design Engineer focused on designing, developing, improving and testing new or existing custom electronic power supplies and products from concept through production. Those concepts can be proven out in our on-site, well-equipped engineering development lab. Our engineers also interface with customers on requirements and provide technical proposals in response to requests for quotes. We have a strong mentorship program and believe strongly in collaboration between sales, engineering and manufacturing.
Must Have Qualifications
- BSEE/BSEET required with MS a plus
- Engineering skills to include analog design with preference to power supply design experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of analog circuits, such as rectifier circuits, regulators, oscillators, amplifiers, filters, inductors and their electronic schematics
- Familiarity with non-isolated and isolated power electronic topologies such as Buck, Boost, Buck Boost, Flyback, Forward, Half-Bridge, Full-Bridge
- Demonstrated working knowledge of oscilloscopes, electronic loads, AC and DC sources, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, and LCR meters
- Experience in circuit modeling (PSPICE, LTSpice, PLECs, MATLAB/Simulink, etc.)
- Experience in ECAD software (Altium, KiCAD, Eagle, Mentor Graphics, etc.)
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
What's in it for you?
- 100% Employee Ownership: Every member of the team shares in the company's financial success through the company-funded employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), but ownership means so much more to us at ACT. It's about communicating transparently, being accessible and empowering everyone to contribute their ideas.
- Bright Opportunities for Growth: ACT has experienced steady growth over the past five years and we have a plan to continue that growth in the decade to come. Our people are the foundation of that plan and we provide ample training and mentorship opportunities so you can continue to evolve your skills and take on new challenges.
- Comprehensive Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan with company match, holidays and PTO.
For more information, please visit our website at https://www.actpower.com/careers/.
This position may require exposure to information which is subject to US export control regulations, i.e. the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of U.S. regulations as defined by ITAR.
ACT is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology
- Analog circuit design skills
- Power supply design experience
- Knowledge of analog circuits, including rectifiers, regulators, oscillators, amplifiers, filters, and inductors
- Familiarity with Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, Flyback, Forward, Half-Bridge, and Full-Bridge power electronic topologies
- Working knowledge of oscilloscopes, electronic loads, AC and DC sources, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, and LCR meters
- Experience with circuit modeling tools such as PSPICE, LTSpice, PLECS, or MATLAB/Simulink
- Experience with ECAD software such as Altium, KiCad, Eagle, or Mentor Graphics
- Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Master of Science degree in electrical engineering
- U.S. person status under ITAR regulations
What We Do
Advanced Conversion Technology (ACT) is an employee-owned manufacturer headquartered in Middletown, Pennsylvania. It designs, builds, and supports ruggedized, mission-ready power solutions for the U.S. military, specializing in military-grade AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies. Its solutions support air, land, and sea applications and are designed and tested in the USA to meet rigorous military standards and perform reliably in demanding environments.
