Test Technician III

Advanced Energy; Colorado; On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, CO seeks a Test Technician III to join its precision power conversion team. The role focuses on testing, calibration, assembly, and repair within an ISO17025-certified facility to ensure top quality and reliability of advanced electronic products.

Responsibilities include calibration, troubleshooting, documentation of results, and collaboration across departments. Travel up to 25% during initial training and possible overtime during peak production periods may

Qualifications

• Strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and math.
• Soldering experience preferred.
• Hands-on electro-mechanical assembly ability.
• Ability to read technical documentation and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electronic components and sub-assemblies.
• Perform calibration, testing, and troubleshooting using schematics and procedures.
• Repair and calibrate customer-owned units with precision.
• Identify nonconformities and uphold high quality standards.
• Communicate clearly across teams and departments.
• Follow ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 standards.

Skills

Soldering

Electro-mechanical assembly

Reading schematics

SAP familiarity

Basic computer skills

Education

AAS in Electronics Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

Test Technician III

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:

Join a global leader in precision power conversion as a Test Technician, where you'll play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of advanced electronic products. In this hands‑on technical role, you'll perform testing, calibration, assembly, and repair work inside a certified ISO17025 manufacturing and calibration facility. Your expertise will help deliver industry‑leading equipment and keep it performing at its best.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to product excellence by assembling and testing electronic components and sub‑assemblies.
• Perform calibration, testing, and troubleshooting using schematics, test procedures, drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
• Repair and calibrate customer‑owned units with precision and care.
• Identify nonconformities and take action to uphold high product quality standards.
• Communicate clearly and professionally across teams and departments.
• Follow all ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 standards.
• Maintain fixtures and perform preventive, corrective, and calibration maintenance.
• Help train new team members and support cross‑functional development.
• Set up and evaluate circuits, components, instruments, and mechanical assemblies.
• Document test results thoroughly and accurately.
• Serve as a technical liaison with other departments when needed.
• Travel up to 25% during the first 3‑6 months for training, with occasional light travel thereafter.
• Work collaboratively with team members and make quality‑focused decisions that benefit customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Fort Collins, CO
• Fast‑paced, dynamic production floor with typical manufacturing noise levels.
• Work performed in a controlled calibration lab with strict standards and environmental requirements.
• Repetitive tasks involving precision electronic assembly and testing equipment.
• Overtime may be required during periods of increased production demand.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong foundational skills in reading, writing, and math.
• Soldering experience (strongly preferred).
• Hands‑on electro‑mechanical assembly ability.
• Skill in identifying components and reading technical documentation and schematics.
• Solid basic computer skills.
• Familiarity with SAP or willingness to learn.

EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience testing electrical circuits and assemblies is preferred.
• Basic understanding of electro‑mechanical testing and circuit analysis.
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and strong teamwork in a fast‑changing environment.

EDUCATION:

• AAS in Electronics Technology, a related technical certificate, or an equivalent combination of education and hands‑on experience.

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 to $32 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 inc