Title:  Engineer II - NPI Test

JOB TITLE:  Engineer  II - NPI Test

DEPARTMENT:  NPI

REPORTS TO:  NPI Manager

RECEIVES ADDITIONAL DIRECTION FROM: Senior Engineering Director

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.  With engineering know-how and responsive service and support around the globe, the company builds collaborative partnerships to meet technology advances, propel growth for its customers and innovate the future of power. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

POSITION SUMMARY                      

Performing electronic test of high voltage power supplies, and developing the product to meet project schedules and performance standards for NPI. Working closely with design engineers to test/debug early design units, perform reliability testing and data validation, developing test fixtures/test methods and documenting the test process to enable production release.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Development and reliability testing of new designs with minimal documentation, working closely with the Design Engineering team.
• Uses specifications, drawings, schematics, and verbal/written instructions to test and troubleshoot units.
• Validate and qualify products by recording statistical data and make data driven decisions on product and test capabilities.   
• Design and development of new test fixtures, test methods and documented processes.
• Acts as the primary point-of-contact and knowledge-holder / subject-matter expert for a NPI products.
• Aid with training and development of technicians and support other AE global site employees in with established processes or function as technical interface.
• Initiates and contributes to improving processes, lead times, through-put and cost reductions.
• Organizes and executes schedules and daily work assignments as needed; drives teammates to hit established goals.
• Helps eliminate obstacles for the work cell / team by tracking, supporting, and giving feedback through to final resolution.
• Ensures all quality processes and procedures are followed per department FP’s.
• Is accountable for the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth of the relevant area.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Possesses advanced knowledge of circuitry and troubleshooting that could be moderate to complex in nature.
• Ability to fault find down to component level and contribute towards design development improvements.
• Experience with a variety of General-Purpose Test Equipment use and automation.  Including: Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, DAQs, and Switches.
• Communicate openly and effectively in a professional manner and works under limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and ability to apply manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of basic PC programs. (i.e., Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.).
• Thorough understanding of production/service procedures, ESD, 5S, and IPC standards.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• Previous experience in power supply testing or design is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of product test development or design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant Engineering discipline.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in a standard office environment, electronics lab, and manufacturing facilities.
• Travel to international manufacturing and/or development locations may be required.