Agency - Test Technician - NPI

Advanced Energy; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Short and long-term disability

Health savings and flexible spending

3 weeks paid vacation

7 paid sick days

12 paid holidays

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health coverage

Job summary

Advanced Energy, a global leader in precision power conversion and control solutions, seeks an experienced test technician to optimize optoelectronic equipment. You will execute test plans, document results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production quality and on-time delivery.

Location is Fort Collins, CO, in a manufacturing environment. The role requires 3–5+ years in electrical circuits testing, an AAS in electronics, soldering skills, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• Reads and follows safety requirements and ISO practices.
• Works well in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to read technical assembly documentation and schematics.
• Soldering skills required.

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
• Performs the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies
• Documents test results accurately
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize nonconformities is required
• Maintains fixturing, performs calibration, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance
• May assist with training other AE employees in established processes
• May act as the technical interface with other departments

Skills

Soldering skills

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Knowledge of ESD practices

Reading technical documentation

Communication

Education

AAS degree in electronics or equivalent

Job description

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform testing, troubleshooting, and build optimization of optoelectronic equipment to ensure compliance with production quality, schedule, and performance standards. Quality standards include preventing nonconforming material report (NCMR) escapes that impact product functionality; schedule standards focus on meeting on-time delivery commitments; and performance standards emphasize manufacturing yield, throughput, and productivity objectives.

Work from daily instructions and established procedures to execute test plans, document manufacturability assessments, and record test results and outcomes. Demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to take on new assignments while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Communicate plans, progress, issues, and recommendations regularly to support production goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

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
• Performs the set-up, calibration, testing and troubleshooting of circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies
• Documents test results accurately
• Works on assignments that are semi-routine in nature where the ability to recognize nonconformities is required
• Maintains fixturing, performs calibration, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance
• May assist with training other AE employees in established processes
• May act as the technical interface with other departments

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Fort Collins, CO
• Environment: manufacturing environment which may be noisy and fast paced
• Many tasks are repetitive in motion and include the use of electronic assembly equipment
• Overtime (OT) may be required in times of increased production or service repairs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Communicates openly and effectively in a professional manner
• Understands and follows all safety requirements
• Understands and follows all ISO practices and procedures
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment
• Models professional and positive work ethics
• Considers the impact of quality on the customers when making decisions
• Proven ability and experience maintaining flexibility and being able to adapt in a team environment
• Knowledge and understanding of ESD practices
• 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

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5+ years of experience in electrical circuits and assemblies testing

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 $25.00 to $31.00 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 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 parents
• 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, identity 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 [e-mail]

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through 10/15/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.