Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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.

 

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY? 

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all products to determine areas for improvement.
• Supervise final inspections to ensure all products are meeting or exceeding quality specifications.
• Interface with quality department to evaluate quality metrics of manufacturing lines and convey to line supervisor and engineering.
• Spearhead new product transfers from R&D and identify training for implementation into manufacturing.
• Work with engineering for deployment of new product manufacturing to other sites.
• Identify inefficiency in manufacturing activities, make them into tasks, prepare a plan to improve, and contribute to cost optimization and productivity.
• Establish the evaluation procedure of the manufacturing process and operate it according to the established rules.
• Monitor product quality data, identify and address factors driving negative warranty trends.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in an ISO 7 clean room manufacturing environment
• Location: Fort Collins, Colorado – on site
• Global travel expected approximately 10%

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross functional teams.
• Knowledge of quality specifications and DMR process.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis, problem-solving methodologies, and risk assessment.
• Robust experience and utilization of SAP.
• Adept in formulating, writing and approving QMS documentation regarding process and test.
• Familiarity with equipment used in micro-electronics to include hand soldering, vacuum reflow, acoustical sonography, wire bonding, and CT scanning.
• Electrical theory and application a plus in design and understanding of micro-electronics.
• High degree of mechanical aptitude, to include Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrable examples of functioning within and leading a high performing team.
• Ability to focus on prevention, timely issue resolution, and competency development within a team.

 

EXPERIENCE:                                               

• 5+ years’ experience in micro-electronics manufacturing and R&D.
• Demonstrated experience in building, training to build and inspection of micro-electronics in high mix low volume environments.
• Knowledge of and the mentality associated with operating a cleanroom and upholding the standard of that, preferably ISO 7 or greater.
• Expected background in planning of life cycle electrical components and associated consumables and perishables.

 

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

• BS degree (engineering degree preferred)

 

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 includi