Intern - Electrical Engineer - Fall 2026
About The Position
Advanced Energy is seeking Electrical Design Engineering interns and co-ops to support development activities across its North American design sites. The role is based in Fort Collins, Colorado, in an office and lab environment. Interns work with an experienced engineering team to develop high-performance, precise, efficient, and cost-effective power conversion, metrology, or controls solutions. Only post-graduate candidates will be considered for summer and school-year internships. Candidates must be actively pursuing a degree at one of the listed institutions: University of Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Minnesota, Northeastern University, San Jose State University, Stanford University, or University of California-Berkeley.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a lab environment debugging circuits and evaluating product specification compliance using oscilloscopes, power meters, multimeters, logic analyzers, and firmware interface tools.
- Demonstrated proficiency with Windows-based platforms and computer-based design and analysis tools, and working knowledge of the MS Office Suite.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to meet schedule requirements and define priorities without direct supervision.
- Currently pursuing an MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
- GPA greater than 3.25.
- Must be a post-graduate candidate and actively pursuing a degree at one of the listed institutions.
Nice To Haves
- A Power Electronics and/or Controls focus; other fields consistent with Advanced Energy’s needs may also be considered.
- Familiarity with CAD tools for schematics, analysis, and modeling/simulation.
- History of firmware programming for embedded systems.
- Ability to work with serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C.
Responsibilities
- Participate on a core team to meet schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction goals.
- Assist in developing, testing, and debugging prototype power supply units.
- Analyze test data and reports against functional and performance specifications.
- Interface with internal departments to help ensure cost and schedule goals are met.
- Perform circuit design of analog and digital circuits, EMI filters, and power circuits.
- Develop and implement control algorithms.
- Design and analyze magnetic components.
- Model and simulate devices, circuits, or systems using commercial or proprietary tools.
Benefits
- Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Medical plans.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
- Paid vacation, paid sick time, and paid holidays.
- Paid volunteer time off.
- Paid parental leave for both parents.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs.
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and legal assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
