Test Engineer

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. Advanced Energy’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data centre computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

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.

Advanced Energy is looking for a Test Development Engineer to join our team in Ft. Collins, Colorado. The Test Engineer designs, develops, and implements cost‑effective solutions for manufacturing tests for several high frequency, high voltage circuits and systems that ensure high quality standards. The position performs a variety of technical, multi‑disciplined tasks early in the Product Development Process to provide timely, flexible, universal tools and processes.

The Test Engineer makes knowledgeable, data‑driven decisions and employs innovative technologies with optimal control and maximum speed and flexibility.

• Ensure testability and serviceability of new product designs, providing feedback to design teams addressing opportunities for defects in manufacturing and field use
• Prepare test and diagnostic programs, design test fixtures and equipment, complete specifications and procedures for new products and for product design changes throughout the product’s lifecycle
• Accurately estimate project costs and schedules associated with implementing test solutions
• Own test requirements from the vendor, to shipment, to the customer
• Verify products meet their functional requirements – including design verification and manufacturing screens
• Analyze capabilities and ensure control of critical parameters of products and test equipment

• Regularly working in lab, office and manufacturing facilities with power output up to 60 kW.
• Travel to international manufacturing and/or development locations may be required throughout the product’s lifecycle.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing test environment
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and an ability to influence design team decisions
• Demonstrated experience solving complex technical problems with minimal assistance
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Expertise in programming automation and data collection
• Object‑Oriented Programming Skills
• 6‑sigma or equivalent statistical, problem‑solving methodology
• Programming experience in NI Labview and Test Stand, C++, SQL, and/or Python

• Experience with a variety of General‑Purpose Test Equipment use and automation. Including:
  Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, DAQs, and Switches.
• Source Code control experience.
• Experience in power supply testing or design.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or relevant engineering discipline

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