About this role
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.
Our site in Little Island, Cork, Ireland is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join our team!
Position Summary:
The Senior Test Engineer is responsible for the development, execution, and continuous improvement of product verification and validation activities across the full product lifecycle. This role designs and implements both hardware and software-based test solutions, including automated test systems, test fixtures, and supporting infrastructure.
Working closely with design, firmware, manufacturing, and quality teams, the Senior Test Engineer ensures products meet functional, performance, reliability, safety, and regulatory requirements. The role provides technical leadership in test strategy, test methodology, test execution, failure investigation, and test infrastructure development..
Essential Responsibilities:
- Design and implement test hardware including fixtures, interface circuitry, and instrumentation setups to support new and legacy product testing.
- Develop, maintain, and improve automated test systems, software tools, and test frameworks.
- Collaborate with the wider R&D team to define test plans, test specifications, and acceptance criteria based on product requirements, technical specifications, applicable standards, and customer needs.
- Drive continuous improvement in test methodologies, automation coverage, test efficiency, and data analysis.
- Investigate product failures and test anomalies, performing root cause analysis to isolate hardware, software, manufacturing, or process-related issues.
- Partner with design, firmware, manufacturing, quality, and field engineering teams to resolve technical issues and improve product performance and reliability.
- Select, configure, and operate laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, electronic loads, power analyzers, data acquisition systems, and logic analyzers.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians involved in product testing and validation activities
Work Environment:
- Standard office environment utilizing standard office equipment, a noisy fast-paced lab, and/or clean room 95% of the time.
- Must be able to travel 5% of the time. Travel involves international and domestic travel to remote sites, customers and vendors.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of electronics principles, devices and circuits.
- Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, electronic loads, AC sources, and data acquisition systems.
- Proficient in one of the following programming languages: C# or Python.
- Ability to develop and maintain automated test scripts and software applications.
- Ability to develop test plans, test fixtures, and electrical test environments.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
- Demonstrated ability to apply professional engineering concepts, including analytical methods, computer-aided analysis and design tools, and the selection of appropriate components and materials.
- Ability to solve complex technical problems with minimal assistance.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with influencing in difficult situations.
Experience:
5+ years of engineering experience.
Education:
Bachelors degree in Engineering/Science or similar.