Technical Support Engineer

Advanced Energy; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans available

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Advanced Energy, based in Denver, Colorado, is hiring a Technical Support Engineer to serve as the primary contact for technical and field issues. The role provides 24x7 customer-focused support and inside sales assistance to determine suitable parts that meet customer requirements.

The position requires strong communication, technical writing, and problem-solving skills, with at least two years in electronics tech/support and a background in plasma/power electronics.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electronics and/or equivalent education or experience.
• Minimum of two years’ experience as an electronics technician or in a technical support role.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the Plasma industry or supporting power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer experience when working directly with customers.
• Provide service, technical support, and troubleshooting for AE products in the field via telephone and internet.
• Analyze new product sales requests to identify leads and new opportunities.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures including documenting product history and case management.
• Provide field data and installation support to the engineering team for product improvements.
• Support field visits to assess progress and customer status.
• Contribute to knowledge management with solution-oriented production information.
• Work under indirect supervision.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Technical writing

Multitasking

Independent judgement

Problem solving

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronics

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics (desirable)

Tools

ERP

CRM

Microsoft Office / Outlook

Job description

• Works under indirect supervision.

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:

The Technical Support Engineer acts as the primary point of contact for all technical and field related issues. Provides direct technical support to external customers as well as internal co-workers on a 24 x 7 basis. Delivers customer focused support of the highest quality, efficiency and effectiveness. Also provides inside sales support to customers and AE sales staff to determine suitable part numbers to meet customer requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide exceptional customer experience when working directly with customers in supporting AE products.
• Provide service, technical support, and troubleshooting for AE products in the field via telephone and internet.
• Analyze new product sales requests to identify leads and new opportunities and support sales requests by determining appropriate equipment to meet customer specifications.
• Adhere to all standard operating procedures including communications within the AE organization, documenting product history, and the creation, follow through, and closure of cases in a timely manner.
• Provide field data and installation support to the engineering team to help with customer facing problems, product reliability, and product enhancements.
• Support and possibly participate in field visits as needed to assess progress, support, and customer.
• Contribute to the knowledge management tool through the development of solution-oriented production information.
• Works under indirect supervision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment (telephone, PC, copier, etc.).
• Works in a customer service environment that may be fast paced.
• Must be available for all shifts, for 24 hours, 7 days a week service.
• Some travel might be required.
• Works under indirect supervision.
• Onsite in Fort Collins, Colorado

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with a variety of customers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to organize and express thoughts in a clear and easy manner, in which customers can understand. Ability to communicate via all possible methods to all possible audiences from domestic to international, and from peer to manager.
• Strong technical writing skills. Ability to write clear, concise and complete technical explanations and directions.
• Excellent customer service/interpersonal skills. Must be able to deal with customers and co-workers in a patient manner, especially in difficult situations. Ability to recognize different communication and cultural styles and adjust accordingly.
• Requires the use of independent judgement, responsible actions and professionalism in all customer dealings.
• Ability to multi-task and handle many different priorities.
• Ability to seek guidance and ask questions when necessary.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Internet browsers, Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

EXPERIENCE:

Essential:

• Minimum of two years’ experience as an electronics technician or in a technical support role.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in the Plasma industry or supporting power electronics.

Desirable:

• Experience with ERP and CRM systems.
• Understanding of control communication protocols such as Modbus and Ethernet TCP/IP.

EDUCATION:

Essential:

• Associate’s degree in Electronics and/or equivalent education or experience.

Desirable:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or other 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 - $100,000 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, 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 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, 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 9/18/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.