Intern - Mechanical Engineer - Summer 2026
About The Position
ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY 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. WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY? Some 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. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together. POSITION SUMMARY: Advanced Energy is currently seeking Mechanical Design Engineering Interns and Co-Ops to support development activities across our North American design sites. Successful candidates will carry out their internships at Advanced Energy’s sites in Colorado, Minnesota, Massachusetts, or California. They will work with an experienced engineering team, closely collaborating on the development of high-performance, precision, efficient and cost-effective power conversion, metrology, or controls solutions. Only post-graduate candidates will be considered for summer and school-year internships. Candidates should be actively pursuing degree programs at one of the following institutions: University of Colorado, Colorado State University, University of Minnesota, Northeastern University, San Jose State University, or Stanford University.
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 MS or PhD 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 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
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 Moms and Dads
- 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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