Advanced Energy

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:

As a Failure Analysis Engineer in the Product Quality and Failure Analysis team, you will use your skills to determine true root causes driving customer dissatisfaction for the returns of RF and DC Generators and Matching Networks. These are the three key product platforms in Advanced Energy’s Plasma Power Products side of the business. There are talented resources on the team currently and you would be a valuable addition to this team which is expanding as we try to further improve customer experience and drive continuous improvements in our Plasma Product space. The Product Quality Electrical engineer will understand what is driving the customer return rates and have a strong desire to get to root cause(s) of these escapes to eliminate future risk. Global Service sites exist worldwide for customer returns to be diagnosed and repaired. Many failure analysis reports will be on units repaired in another region of the world. Collaborating and partnering with these resources will be necessary for success in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• High level failure analysis report writing in a timely manner
• RMA review of warranty failures and non-failures in effort to have accurate up to date field quality reporting
• Collaborating with Operations resources on how best to eliminate identified risks to field escapes
• Creation of 8D teams to best resolve problems identified.
• Identifies and documents the most probable Root Cause(s) of failures
• Ensures integrity of failure data including conditions, symptoms, and failure modes
• Identifies trends in failures and provides quantitative analysis of such trends
• Drives Corrective Action for simple failures
• Prepares complete, concise Failure Analysis reports for internal and external customer communications

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is an in person role based in the Fort Collins, Colorado office.
• Mix of a standard office environment utilizing standard office equipment, engineering lab, and/or clean room 90% of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent decision maker and problem solver
• Well-organized with the ability to multitask and a great attention to detail.
• Proficient knowledge and troubleshooting skills in electronic circuits, components, PCBs, and manufacturing processes
• Requires effective verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey factual learnings
• Working knowledge of Quality focused skills is desirable
• Six Sigma Black Belt training is preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in root cause analysis preferred

EDUCATION:

• A bachelor’s or master's degree in electrical engineering is required

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 $75,000 to $115,000 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 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

CO ONLY:

Applications will be accepted through June 21, 2025, the company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.