Title:  Field Applications Engineering (FAE) Technician

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:                                  

Advanced Energy is looking for power electronics technician to support the Field Applications Engineering (FAE) team to help drive sales growth in the industrial and medical power supply segment.  The technician will collaborate with the FAE team to provide highly differentiated technical support to our customers to drive design wins for a diverse set of applications and customers in the Americas.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and runs tests on power supplies to match customer application conditions
• Does small modifications and assembly on products for customer evaluation
• Performs rework, both hardware and firmware updates, for preproduction samples
• Performs onsite customer visits with Field Applications Engineers to do firmware updates, system assembly, and basic functional tests
• Creates documentation for and conducts experiments to demonstrate product capabilities
• Troubleshoots problems with customer equipment or applications
• Creates custom cabling, connectors, bus bars, etc.
• Manages stock of accessories, demos, programming equipment, etc. to expedite FAE work
• Keeps calibrations of stock current
• Helps prepare hardware for trainings and tradeshows
• Travels as needed to support FAE team activities (15%-20% domestic travel)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Works onsite in a standard office environment and in labs
• Overtime (OT) may be required during peak times
• Anticipated travel around 15%-20% within the US

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Attention to detail in performing and documenting testing

• Solid problem-solving methodology
• A passionate and curious technologist with an ability to learn and adapt to new products
• Basic understanding of circuit component functions
• Basic knowledge of digital communication bus such as I2C and Modbus

EXPERIENCE:                                  

• Minimum of 3 years of technician or applications experience

• Proven ability and experience maintaining flexibility and being able to adapt in a team environment

EDUCATION:                                                                                    

• Associate’s degree in engineering and/or certificate in a related field

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 $31.50 to $41.50 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 incentive plan for eligible positions, and a 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)
• 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 Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

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 HumanResources@aei.com