Automation test engineer Jobs in Fort Collins, CO

Advanced Energy is looking for an experienced Test Development Engineer to join our team in Fort 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures testability and serviceability of new product designs, providing feedback to design teams addressing opportunities for defects in manufacturing and field use
• Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, completes specifications and procedures for new products and for product design changes throughout the product’s lifecycle
• Accurately estimates project costs and schedules associated with implementing test solutions
• Owns test requirements from the vendor, to shipment, to the customer
• Verifies products meet their functional requirements - including design verification and manufacturing screens
• Analyzes capabilities and ensure control of critical parameters of products and test equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly works 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• Source Code control experience
• Experience with a variety of General-Purpose Test Equipment use and automation. Including: Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, DAQs, and Switches.
• Object Oriented Programming Skills
• 6-sigma or equivalent statistical, problem-solving methodology

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years of product test development experience
• Experience in power supply testing or design
• Programming experience in NI Labview and TestStand, C++, SQL, and/or Python

EDUCATION:

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

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 $90,000 to $135,000 per year.

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)
• 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