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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.\nWHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?\nSome people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company - you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. 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At our core, we are Advanced Energy - powering the future, together.\nPOSITION SUMMARY\nResponsible for designing, developing, and maintaining manufacturing tooling and fixtures for production lines in the TH facility, ensuring tooling reliability, production efficiency, and product quality. \nProvides regional technical support for tooling operations and collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize tooling solutions and drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.\nRESPONSIBILITIES\nDesign and engineer custom tooling, jigs, and fixtures for manufacturing processes (e.g., assembly, machining, inspection) using CAD software, ensuring compliance with production requirements and safety standards. \nCollaborate with external vendors and internal production teams to source, fabricate, and validate tooling prototypes, conducting design reviews and feasibility analyses. \nTroubleshoot tooling-related issues (e.g., wear, misalignment, performance inefficiencies) on production lines, implementing corrective actions and preventive maintenance plans. \nOptimize existing tooling designs to reduce production costs, improve cycle times, and enhance product quality, leveraging lean manufacturing principles. \nManage tooling inventory and maintenance schedules, tracking tooling performance metrics (e.g., uptime, repair frequency) and documenting tooling specifications and SOPs. \nParticipate in new product introduction (NPI) projects, leading tooling design and validation activities to support smooth production ramp-up. \nEnsure compliance with industry regulations and company safety policies in all tooling design, fabrication, and usage activities.\nTravel to Malaysia, China, and Philippines to support regional tooling rollouts, provide on-site technical training for local teams, and align tooling standards across facilities. \nQUALIFICATIONS\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. 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