Agency - Test Technician

Advanced Energy; Washington; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking a Test Technician to support production through testing and troubleshooting of electronic equipment. You will follow drawings, schematics and instructions to test units, perform calibration and maintain fixtures, with a focus on quality and timely delivery.

This role requires an AAS in electronics or equivalent, soldering skills, and ability to read technical documentation. One year of manufacturing experience and basic SAP knowledge preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Soldering skills required.
• Ability to perform basic electro/mechanical assembly skills.
• Ability to read technical documents and schematics.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Basic knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Performs production assembly operations on electronic components and sub-assemblies.
• Uses test procedures, drawings, schematics and instructions to test and troubleshoot units.
• Works on semi-routine tasks; recognizes nonconformities.
• Maintains safety, ISO practices and procedures.
• Documents test results accurately.
• May assist training other AE employees.

Skills

Reading and math

Soldering skills

Electro/mechanical assembly

Component identification

Basic computer knowledge

SAP knowledge

Education

AAS in electronics or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Agency - Test Technician

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs testing and troubleshooting of electronic equipment to meet production schedules and performance standards. Receives instructions on daily work and new assignments. Duties and tasks are standardized but what is performed will vary day to day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs various production assembly operations on electronic components and sub-assemblies.
• Uses test procedures, drawings, schematics and verbal/written instructions to test and troubleshoot units.
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize nonconformities is required.
• Communicates openly and effectively in a professional manner.
• Understands and follows all safety requirements.
• Understands and follows all ISO practices and procedures.
• Maintains fixturing, performs calibration, preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance.
• May assist with training other AE employees in established processes.
• Performs the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Documents test results accurately.
• May act as the technical interface with other departments.
• Models professional and positive work ethics.
• Considers the impact of quality on the customers when making decisions.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment.
• Package units built in production
• Pull kits from stockroom
• Other duties as assigned

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a manufacturing environment which may be noisy and fast paced.
• Many tasks are repetitive in motion and include the use of electronic assembly equipment.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS % OF TIME

Strength

• Standing 40% approx.
• Walking 20% approx..
• Sitting 40% approx.

#OF POUNDS

• Carrying 30 LBS. Max
• Pushing 50 LBS
• Pulling 50 LBS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math functions.
• Soldering skills required.
• Ability to perform basic electro/mechanical assembly skills.
• Component Identification and the ability to read technical assembly documentation and schematics required.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic Knowledge of SAP.

EXPERIENCE

• 1+ years manufacturing electronic test technician experience.
• Previous experience in electrical circuits and assemblies testing preferred.
• Proven ability and experience maintaining flexibility and being able to adapt in a team environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of ESD practices.
• Basic knowledge of electro-mechanical testing and circuit analysis.
• Works under direct supervision.
• Minimal problem solving and interfacing with other departments.

EDUCATION

• AAS degree in electronics or equivalent

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 $20.00 per hour to $26.00 per hour.

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 choos