Test Technician III

Advanced Energy Management Limited; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) matching

Paid time off + holidays

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Advanced Energy in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Test Technician to join our ISO17025-certified facility. You will perform testing, calibration, assembly, and repair on advanced electronic products to ensure reliability and quality.

The role involves working on assemblies, interpreting schematics, and collaborating across teams to meet stringent standards. You will contribute to product excellence, participate in ongoing training, and support continuous improvement in a fast-paced production

Qualifications

• Strong reading, writing, and math basics.
• Soldering experience is strongly preferred.
• Hands-on electro-mechanical assembly ability.
• Ability to read technical documentation and schematics.
• Solid basic computer skills.
• Familiarity with SAP or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test electronic components and sub-assemblies.
• Calibrate, test, and troubleshoot using procedures and schematics.
• Repair and calibrate customer-owned units.
• Identify nonconformities and uphold quality standards.
• Document test results accurately and communicate across teams.
• Maintain calibration fixtures and support maintenance.
• Assist training of new team members.

Skills

Reading & math

Soldering

Electro-mechanical assembly

Read schematics

Basic computer skills

SAP familiarity

Education

AAS in Electronics Technology

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 $20to $32per 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 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)
• 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, ProtectedVeterans,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].

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