Intern/Co-Op - Mechanical Engineer

Advanced Energy • Eden Prairie, MN

5h • $22 - $38

About The Position

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. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. POSITION SUMMARY: Advanced Energy is currently seeking a Mechanical Design Engineering Intern to support development activities at our Eden Prairie, MN design center. This is a great opportunity for an Intern to work with a cutting edge engineering team, closely collaborating on the development of high-performance, precision, efficient and cost-effective power conversion, metrology, or controls solutions. Both undergraduate and post-graduate candidates will be considered.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a lab environment building, modifying, analyzing, and testing prototypes
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet schedule requirements and define priorities without direct supervision
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows-based platforms and with computer-based design and analysis tools, working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Candidates working towards a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 40 credits towards a Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent
• Candidates working towards MS or Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• GPA > 3.25

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Solidworks, Pro-E, CFDesign, Flotherm, ANSYS and/or Solidworks Simulation
• Experience with electronic packaging and/or thermal management
• Preference will be given to those with an Electronics Packaging or Thermal Management focus, but other fields consistent with Advanced Energy’s needs will also be considered

Responsibilities

• Active participant in a core team to meet schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction goals
• Assist in the development, testing, and de-bugging of prototype power supply units
• Analyze test data and reports against functional and performance specifications
• Interfacing with internal departments to ensure cost and schedule goals are met
• Design sheet-metal enclosures, stamped and extruded heatsinks, cable assemblies
• Efficient packaging of electronic circuitry in protective enclosures
• 3D layout of printed circuit board assemblies
• Modeling, simulation, and design for thermal, acoustic and vibration performance
• Prototype testing

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern