Engineering Technician IV

Advanced Energy; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to support design engineering for high voltage, high power products. You will work from schematics and plans, assemble and test electrical and mechanical components, and assist in diagnosing design issues to improve reliability and manufacturability.

The role requires strong electro-mechanical problem solving, experience with test instrumentation, and the ability to solder RoHS components.

Qualifications

• Electro-mechanical problem solving ability.
• Read and understand schematics, assembly documents and technical specifications
• Manual soldering skills including RoHS and fine pitch components
• Knowledge of digital, analog, and power circuits
• Computer knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel
• Altium and SolidWorks experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work independently from electrical schematics, diagrams, and plans.
• Assemble and test electrical and mechanical assemblies.
• Test and troubleshoot units using measurements and documented procedures.
• Support design engineers in diagnosing field performance, reliability, and test yields.
• Maintain fixturing, calibration, and preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Contribute to design-for-manufacturability discussions and product improvements.

Skills

Electro-mechanical problem solving

Read schematics/assembly docs/specs

Verbal and written communication

Soldering (RoHS)

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree (Engineering)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Voltage meters/Multimeters

Altium

SolidWorks

Job description

Engineering Technician IV

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 is 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:

Performs a wide variety of complex technical tasks to assist design engineering with applied research, design, development, and testing of high voltage, high power products. Developing skills in research techniques to analyze and validate design or theory concepts.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work independently from electrical schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans.
• Assemble and test electrical components and assemblies as well as mechanical assemblies.
• Work safely with high voltage components in excess of 100V with large energy storage.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of circuitry and troubleshooting that could be moderate to complex in nature.
• Assist Development Engineers in diagnosing issues with design, field performance, reliability and test yields of products and recommends/implements corrective actions to address
• Ability to fault find down to component level and contribute towards design development improvements.
• Uses specifications, drawings, schematics, and verbal/written instructions to test and troubleshoot units.
• Maintains fixturing, performs calibration, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.
• Responsible to support Engineering efforts in the design and analysis of systems, products, and subsystems/circuits to specification, cost, budget, schedule, and quality goals.
• Responsible for supporting Engineering efforts related to various programs or projects and the corresponding administrative documentation and paperwork.
• Performs an integral role on Product Design teams to drive designs that meet all cost and quality goals. Reviews product requirements with design staff to ensure compatibility of processing methods.
• Supports Design for Manufacturability analysis.
• Communicate openly and effectively in a professional manner and works under limited supervision.
• Ensures a safe working environment for team; resolves or escalates potential hazards.
• Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Onsite in Fort Collins, CO
• Works in a standard office environment utilizing standard office equipment, a noisy fast-paced lab, and/or clean room. Occasional travel may be required to remote sites, customers and vendors

QUALIFICATIONS

• Electro-mechanical problem solving ability.
• Able to operate a variety of electrical test instrumentation including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, volt meter
• Read and understand schematics, assembly documents and technical specifications
• Manual soldering skills including RoHS and fine pitch components
• Knowledge of digital, analog, and power circuits
• Computer knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel - must
• Computer knowledge of Altium, Solidworks - plus
• Good verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 10 years of related technical/engineering experience

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 $65,000 - $105,000 per_ _year_.

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