Intern - Electrical Engineer
About The Position
Advanced Energy is seeking Electrical Design Engineering Interns and Co-Ops to support development activities at North American design sites. Interns work with experienced engineering teams to develop high-performance, precise, efficient, and cost-effective power conversion, metrology, or controls solutions. Internship sites are in Colorado, Minnesota, New York, or California; the listed work environment for this role is in-office at the Milpitas, California engineering, sales, and manufacturing facility. Undergraduate and postgraduate candidates are considered for fall and school-year internships. Candidates must be pursuing a degree at one of the institutions named in the posting. The role may involve circuit and PCB design, assembly and testing, automated electrical testing and data analysis, mechanical-system development, high-voltage circuit testing, or research into advanced technologies such as plasma applications. The position requires an academic background in electrical engineering or a related field, hands-on engineering knowledge, and effective problem-solving in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Be actively pursuing a degree at one of the listed institutions: University of Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Minnesota, University at Buffalo, Rochester Institute of Technology, California Polytechnic State University, San Jose State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or Stanford University.
- Major in electrical engineering or a related field and have a strong academic record.
- Have knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience.
- Demonstrate proficiency in physics, mathematics, and coding.
- Have a GPA greater than 3.25.
- Candidates pursuing a bachelor's degree must have at least 40 credits toward a BSEE, BSCE, or equivalent degree; candidates pursuing MS or Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering are also considered.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in power electronics or embedded systems.
- Experience in plasma science.
- A focus in Power Electronics and/or Controls for MS or Ph.D. candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement electrical circuits and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
- Assemble and test surface-mount PCBs.
- Conduct automated testing of electrical components using computer-controlled data collection.
- Analyze collected data and visualize results in Python.
- Develop mechanical systems and design 3D models for project applications.
- Test high-voltage circuits, up to tens of kilovolts.
- Conduct research on advanced technologies, including plasma applications.
- Complete additional tasks as needed to support project deliverables.
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Three weeks of paid vacation
- Seven days of paid sick time
- Twelve paid holidays
- Eight hours of paid volunteer time off
- Eight weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
- Company-matched 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
- Voluntary critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance benefits
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions
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Career Level
Intern
