Process Technician

Job description:

About Advanced Energy

Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: AEIS), enables design breakthroughs and drives growth for leading semiconductors and industrial customers. Our precision power and control technologies, along with our applications know-how, inspire close partnerships and innovation in thin-film and industrial manufacturing. We are proud of our rich heritage, award-winning technologies, and we value the talents and contributions of all Advanced Energy's employees worldwide.

Job Summar

yThe Process Technician is responsible for setting up, monitoring, and supporting production processes to ensure stable, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing operations. The role provides hands‑on line support, troubleshoots process and equipment issues, supports quality containment, and acts as a technical resource for operators while collaborating closely with Process and Maintenance Engineers. This role reports directly to the Process Engineer

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Key Responsibiliti

es1. Process Setup and Line Suppo

• rtSet up, adjust, and verify production processes according to defined parameters and work instruction
• s.Ensure machines, tools, and fixtures are correctly set and ready for productio

n.2. Process Monitoring and Contr

• olMonitor critical process parameters (e.g., tension, temperature, speed, pressure, electrical settings
• ).Ensure processes stay within defined control limit
• s.Perform in‑process inspections and checks to detect abnormalities earl
• y.Escalate out‑of‑control conditions or quality risks to Process or Equipment Engineer

s.3. Troubleshooting and Problem Solvi

• ngRespond quickly to line issues such as defects, downtimes, and yield losse
• s.Troubleshoot common process and equipment issues using established method
• s.Implement temporary fixes and support permanent corrective action
• s.Assist engineers in root cause analysis by providing data and hands‑on observation

s.4. Equipment Operation and Ca

• reOperate and fine‑tune production equipment safely and correctl
• y.Perform basic JAFS maintenance tasks (cleaning, lubrication, minor adjustments
• ).Identify early signs of equipment wear or malfunction and coordinate with Maintenanc
• e.Ensure proper handling of tools, dies, molds, and fixtures to prevent damag

e.5. Quality Suppo

• rtEnsure products meet quality requirements and specification
• s.Support containment actions for quality issues (sorting, re‑inspection, rework
• ).Verify correct implementation of quality control
• s.Assist in maintaining process capability and repeatabilit

y.6. Continuous Improvement Participati

• onParticipate in kaizen, yield improvement, and scrap reduction activitie
• s.Suggest practical improvements to setup, tooling, and process flo
• w.Support Lean and productivity initiatives at the line leve
• l.Help standardize best practices across shifts and line

s.7. Training and Operator Suppo

• rtGuide operators on correct process execution and best practice
• s.Support on‑the‑job training for new or cross‑trained operator
• s.Reinforce adherence to standard work and quality requirement
• s.Act as a technical go‑to person on the production floor during shift

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Qualificat

• ionsGraduate of a bachelor's degree or Technology in Electronics or any equivalent f
• ieldWith at least 1 year of relevant experience, preferably in an electronics manufacturing environm
• ent.Knowledgeable in electronic components operation and applica
• tionWillingness to work in shifting sche

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Compens

ationAs 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, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we ope