Senior Engineering Technician

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. With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

A Senior Engineering Technician performs laboratory testing to ensure products meet safety requirements such as CE Mark, UL, and CSA. Works with Compliance Engineers to understand system requirements and to ensure that the product(s) work in application(s). 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Execute test plans to support certification of New Product Development
• Direct interaction with globally based engineering teams
• Setup test electrical equipment
• Support onsite inspections from certification agencies
• Assist with Internal & External Audits
• Write test reports and maintain compliance related technical documents

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Typically works in a professional lab environment. Interacts with lab and manufacturing personnel                                                                           

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven ability to methodically solve multi-functional, technical issues completely in a timely manner
• Ability to solve complex technical and interpersonal problems independently
• Technical understanding of products
• Strong communication skills with an ability to interface with internal design teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to execute multiple projects at one time
• Proficiency in the use of basic electrical laboratory tools such as multimeters, oscilloscope, power supplies, Hi-pot

 

EXPERIENCE:                                              

Essential:

• Greater than 5 years in electrical product development testing environment and/or manufacturing testing environment

 

Desirable:

• Experience with non SELV working voltages up to several kV
• Experience with UL/IEC/CSA safety standards

 

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

• Associate’s degree on Electrical Engineering

 

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 $55,000 to $78,000 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, and 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 - 4 different health care plan options, dental, and vision
• 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 voluntary options such as critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

 

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Femal