Careers at AES!

We have an opportunity for an R&D Electrical Engineer to join our R&D Team and report directly to the CTO. The right person will help to drive our development roadmap building our future products. Working closely with our software development team to integrate hardware and software.

Who we are

We are an innovative manufacturing company that focuses on growth and technology and enjoys having fun along the way. We have built an extensive and loyal customer base spanning aerospace, electronics, and automotive with significant involvement in the global expansion of the battery industry. We work with many of the major tech companies as well as brands such as Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Meta, Google, and Harley Davidson.

We are looking for those that like to tinker, innovate, experiment and prototype. Able to engineer across multiple disciplines to bring their ideas to life. As part of the R&D team you’ll have the opportunity to test the latest technology and bring them into our product line.

Responsibilities:

• Bring ideas and solutions to the open discussion about improvements of our chambers, fixtures, and other products
• Identify components to use in designs based on the design requirements
• Design and create the schematic for PCBs
• Layout of PCBs and/or work with our layout partners to ensure functional design
• Write any needed firmware for validating design
• Test and validate Designs
• Assist in mechanical design for integration of designs
• Create Documentation for manufacturing and end user use of designs
• Ensure successful handoff to engineering and operations

Education and Experience:

• B.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering
• 3 years of relevant experience in product development, preferably in a lab or industrial equipment industry. Personal project experience is also acceptable
• PCB experience including digital and analog designs
• Experience with test equipment including multimeters, digital power supplies, logic analyzers
• Experience in firmware development for prototyping, arduino, platform.io, or vendor specific
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and software issues

Skills/Abilities you will have:

• Understanding of analog and digital circuit design
• Component selection experience including digital components, and sizing conductors, etc
• Experience with embedded programming
• Experience with UART, SPI, I2C communications
• Able to prototype using bread boards and development boards
• Experience with soldering, 3d printing, and fast turn prototyping
• Strong communication skills.
• Independence and resourcefulness.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and having a sense of ownership; take pride in what you create

What do we offer:

• An opportunity to fail, learn and grow. Bring new ideas and experiment with the latest technology.
• A truly collaborative environment with a Senior Management Team that helps to shape the future of the Company.
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• A casual dog friendly work environment with a small company atmosphere! Check out our website and facebook for a look at our company culture and our four legged team members.

*Associated Environmental Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

*Applicants must have the ability to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship, now and in the future.

We are seeking a technology-driven, hands-on Supply Chain Manager who excels at both leading a team and personally executing critical purchasing activities. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys operating at the strategic level while also rolling up their sleeves—negotiating with suppliers, managing key components, enforcing MRP discipline, and driving material flow to support fast-paced manufacturing operations. You will oversee Purchasing, Inventory, and Logistics while also functioning as the primary buyer for critical, technical, or long-lead materials. We serve aerospace, electronics, automotive, and the rapidly expanding global battery industry, working with companies such as Tesla, Rivian, Lucid, Meta, Google, and Harley-Davidson.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-On Purchasing (Core Portion of the Role)

• Execute daily purchasing for key components, technical materials, and long-lead items.
• Manage supplier relationships, RFQs, negotiations, expediting, resourcing, and performance oversight.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and ECOs to ensure accurate procurement.
• Maintain all purchasing data—pricing, lead times, confirmations—within the MRP/ERP system with high accuracy.
• Resolve supply shortages, delivery issues, engineering changes, and material disruptions quickly and effectively.

Leadership & Supply Chain Management

• Lead and develop a lean, high-performing Supply Chain Team including Purchasing, Inventory, and Logistics.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and planning to ensure material availability aligns with build schedules.
• Partner closely with the Production Planner to optimize MRP integration and execution.
• Establish and monitor KPIs for purchasing, inventory turns, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
• Analyze inventory health and recommend strategies to reduce working capital and improve cycle times.
• Conduct timely and constructive performance evaluations.

Technology, AI, and Process Improvement

• Use AI-powered forecasting, analytics, and supplier performance tools to enhance planning and risk management.
• Identify bottlenecks, propose continuous improvement initiatives, and streamline procurement workflows.
• Utilize data-driven insights to improve supplier scoring, accuracy, and long-term sourcing strategies.

Education & Experience

• APICS, CPIM, and/or CSCP certification strongly preferred.
• 6–8 years of supply chain or purchasing experience, including at least 4 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Prior experience in manufacturing purchasing required.
• Background in electronics, HVAC, automotive, or related technical industries is highly preferred.
• Experience using AI, automation tools, analytics platforms, or other advanced supply chain technologies is a strong plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Proven success in vendor negotiation, relationship management, and supplier performance improvement.
• Ability to operate confidently as both a strategic leader and a hands-on buyer.
• Strong proficiency with MRP/ERP systems and purchasing workflows.
• Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with an innovative, process-driven mindset.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities shift and urgency matters.

What We Offer

• A collaborative environment with a senior leadership team that values innovation and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A casual, dog-friendly workplace with a fun and supportive company culture.

Associated Environmental Systems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all.

Applicants must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

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