Sr Engineering Technician - Test

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. 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.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

A Test Engineering Technician supports engineering activities such as design, test, verification, modification, fabrication and assembly of electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry or specialized test equipment.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout, and trouble-shooting functions
• Works under general supervision
• Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions
• Assists in the design, construction, test, and calibration of test equipment
• Uses manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment, including test software, general instrumentation, and complex test systems
• Performs support functions for development including documentation and procurement

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Test Engineering Technicians regularly work in lab and/or manufacturing/service facilities

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have strong electro-mechanical problem-solving attributes. Able to operate a variety of electrical test instrumentation
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• An extensive degree of creativity and latitude is required

 

EXPERIENCE:                                  

• Greater than 2 years of relevant design/development team and/or manufacturing support
• LabView knowledge
• Good computer skills and understanding/IT experience preferred
• General Mechanical and fabrication skills

 

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

• Essential: High School Degree or equivalent
• Desirable: Associates Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline

 

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 $57,000 to $87,000 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 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 acco