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:                                  

Advanced Energy is looking for an experienced Test Development Engineer to join our team in Fort Collins Colorado.  The Test Engineer designs, develops, and implements cost-effective solutions for manufacturing tests for several high frequency, high voltage circuits and systems that ensure high quality standards. The position performs a variety of technical, multi-disciplined tasks early in the Product Development Process to provide timely, flexible, universal tools and processes. The Test Engineer makes knowledgeable, data-driven decisions and employs innovative technologies with optimal control and maximum speed and flexibility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure testability and serviceability of existing product designs, providing feedback to test and design teams addressing opportunities for defect resolution and continuous improvement in manufacturing
• Maintains and updates test and diagnostic programs, maintains and updates test fixtures and equipment, maintains and updates specifications and procedures for existing products and for product design changes throughout the product’s lifecycle
• Accurately estimate project costs and schedules associated with implementing test solution updates
• Owns test requirements from the vendor, to shipment, to the customer
• Verify products meet their functional requirements - including design verification and manufacturing screens
• Analyze capabilities and ensure control of critical parameters of products and test equipment
• Support test transfer, setup, and qualification at new/another manufacturing location

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly working in lab, office, and manufacturing facilities with power output up to 60 kW. Travel to international manufacturing and/or development locations may be required throughout the product’s lifecycle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing test environment
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to influence design team decisions
• Demonstrated experience solving complex technical problems with minimal assistance
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Expertise in programming automation and data collection
• Programming experience in NI LabVIEW and TestStand, C++, SQL, and/or Python
• Object Oriented Programming Skills preferred
• 6-sigma or equivalent statistical, problem-solving methodology preferred

EXPERIENCE:                                  

• Minimum of 5 years of product test development experience
• Experience in power supply testing or design preferred
• Experience with a variety of General-Purpose Test Equipment use and automation Including: Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, DAQs, and Switches
• Source Code control experience

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or 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 $95,000 to $125,000 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 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 critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 05/31/2024, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.