Assembler II – Hybrids

Advanced Energy; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, CO seeks an Assembler II – Hybrids to perform high mix electro-mechanical assembly at component level within an ISO 7 cleanroom. Responsibilities include setup, operation, and troubleshooting of production equipment, hand soldering, die placement, and documentation in the SAP MRP system.

The role requires experience with micro-electronic assembly, familiarity with ESD practices, and the ability to meet tight tolerance requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and interpret technical assembly documentation and perform math functions.
• Experience with SAP, MS Excel, SharePoint, pivot tables, and charting.
• Knowledge of ESD practices and cleanroom environments (ISO 7).
• Ability to establish and maintain CL II solder certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Produce micro-electronic assemblies using instruction sheets, drawings, and schematics.
• Operate and troubleshoot production equipment including soldering irons, reflow ovens and test stands.
• Document build activities and test results in the MRP system.
• Maintain fixturing, calibration, and preventive/corrective maintenance training.
• Communicate effectively with the cleanroom team and adhere to safety and ISO procedures.
• Follow ISO7 cleanroom and safety requirements and work in a controlled environment.

Skills

Hand soldering

Die attachment/placement

Defect recognition

Technical writing

SAP

MS Excel

SharePoint

Pivot tables

ESD practices

Team building

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Assembler II – Hybrids

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

High mix electro-mechanical assembly at the component level in an ISO 7 (Class 10K) cleanroom environment. Light setup, operation and troubleshooting of production equipment and tooling including hand soldering, pick and place of micro-electronics, wire bonders, test stands, reflow and convection ovens, CT scanning and optical scope usage. Utilization of MRP software (SAP) and productivity reporting metrics in a workstation/production line along semi-routine manufacturing processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Uses Operational Method Sheets, drawings, schematics and verbal/written technical instructions to produce various micro-electronic assemblies.
• Uses assembly equipment such as various hand tools, torque drivers, close tolerance soldering irons, reflow and convection ovens, lifting systems and chemical baths.
• Accurately documents build activities and test results in MRP systems.
• Maintains fixturing, performs calibration, preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance upon training and expectation.
• Communicates openly and effectively in a professional manner while working in close proximity to other highly specialized members of the cleanroom team.
• Understands and follows all safety requirements, and ISO practices and procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Location: Fort Collins, CO
• Environment: Particulate, temperature and humidity controlled ISO 7/Class 10K manufacturing cleanroom. Gowning to ISO 7 standard is required, familiarity and comfort in that environment is expected. Certain workdays or processes may require 10 hour shifts. Overtime (OT) may be required as needed. High voltage electrical testing will be present and safety with adherence to proper electrical safeguards and training must be followed. Upon training adherence to safe usage, storage and disposal methods of various liquids, solids and gases is mandatory.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform technical writing, reading of technical assembly documentation and math functions.
• Mechanical aptitude to understand and or be comfortable in dimensioning and spatial reasoning. Capacity to apply mechanical and physical properties to both assembly and fundamental understanding of materials used in that assembly.
• Intermediate computer knowledge, datalogging will require usage of and familiarity with SAP, MS Excel, SharePoint, pivot tables, graphing and charting.
• Knowledge and understanding of ESD practices.
• Demonstrable examples of teambuilding preferred.
• Previous experience in electro/mechanical assembly and ISO7 cleanrooms plus preferred.
• Attention to detail and accuracy is critical , experience in defect recognition in electro-mechanical components is desired.
• Possesses the knowledge and skill set of assembling complex microelectronic systems.
• Skills required for hybrid assembly operations of various microelectronic modules including aluminum ultrasonic wedge bonding, manual pick and placement of die and surface mount components as well as die attachment.
• The ability to recognize nonconformities is required through self-inspection.
• Hand soldering to tight tolerance within IPC standard is expected, ability to attain and maintain CL II solder certification with deviation to CL III is required within 30 days of hire.

EDUCATION

High school diploma 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 – $26 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, and 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 to all regular, full-time employees 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 Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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 8/28/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.