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Engineering Technician II

Advanced Energy, Fort Collins, CO, United States


Overview
About 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 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
The Engineering Technician II supports engineering activities such as assembly, fabrication, test, verification, and modification of electromechanical systems and specialized test equipment.

Responsibilities

Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, and troubleshooting functions.

Performs operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment. Assists in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.

Assists in the construction, test, verification, and calibration of test equipment.

Uses manufacturing, test, development, or diagnostic equipment, including test software, general instrumentation, and complex test systems.

Performs support functions for development including documentation and procurement.

Works under limited supervision.

Work Environment

Location: Fort Collins, Colorado

Engineering Technicians regularly work in lab and/or manufacturing/service facilities.

Physical Requirements

Standing 40% approx.

Walking 20% approx.

Sitting 40% approx.

Carr ying without assistance 30 lbs

Pushing 50 lbs

Pulling 50 lbs

Qualifications

Must have strong electro-mechanical problem-solving attributes. Able to operate a variety of electrical test instrumentation.

Can rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Experience

Relevant design/development team and/or manufacturing support

Education

High School Diploma required

Associates Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline preferred

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 $29 - $36 per hour.

Benefits
As part of our total rewards philosophy, we offer and maintain competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs include market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. We offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. In the U.S., benefits include:

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 including 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 such as critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance

Equal Employment Opportunity
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to HumanResources@aei.com.

Application Details (CO Only)
Applications will be accepted through 5/8/2026, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.

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