Intern - Firmware Engineer, Undergraduate
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc•Eden Prairie, MN
•$22 - $28•Onsite
About The Position
Advanced Energy is seeking Firmware Engineering Interns and Co-op students to support development activities across our North American design sites. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers on the design, testing, and implementation of power conversion, controls, and measurement solutions. Interns will have opportunities to gain hands-on experience in product development, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and engineering analysis. This position is located in Eden Prairie, MN.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Coursework in embedded systems, microcontrollers, computer architecture, digital design, real-time systems, or related subjects
- Experience programming in C or C++
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications
Nice To Haves
- Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:
- Embedded software development for microcontrollers or processors
- Real-time operating systems (RTOS)
- Debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers, or oscilloscopes
- Version control systems such as Git
- Scripting languages such as Python
- Communication protocols including UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, USB, or Ethernet
- Firmware development and debugging using IDEs such as VS Code, Eclipse, Keil, IAR, or MPLAB
- Basic understanding of electronics, digital circuits, and hardware-software integration
- MATLAB, Simulink, or similar engineering and modeling tools
Responsibilities
- Support firmware development projects as part of a cross-functional engineering team
- Develop, test, and debug embedded software for power conversion and control products
- Assist with implementation of new firmware features and enhancements
- Perform firmware validation and verification testing in both laboratory and production environments
- Troubleshoot embedded systems using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters
- Collect, analyze, and document test results
- Support integration of firmware with hardware components and system-level applications
- Assist with implementation and debugging of communication interfaces and protocols
- Participate in software code reviews and design discussions
- Develop technical documentation, test procedures, and engineering reports
- Collaborate with hardware, systems, manufacturing, and test engineering teams
Benefits
- Medical - multiple medical plans are available to choose from
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- Generous time off policy starting with 3 weeks of paid vacation, 7 days of paid sick time, and 12 paid holidays
- 8 hours of paid volunteer time off
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave for both parents
- Company matched 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
- Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identify theft, and legal assistance
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