Intern - Electrical Engineer

Intern - Electrical Engineer

Advanced Energy is currently seeking Electrical 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, New York, 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. Both undergraduate and post-graduate candidates will be considered for fall 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, University at Buffalo, Rochester Institute of Technology, California Polytechnic State University, San Jose State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, or Stanford University.

Candidates may perform and support design activities related to any of the following: Designing and implementing electrical circuits and printed circuit boards (PCBs) Assembling and testing surface-mount PCBs Conducting automated testing of electrical components using computer-controlled data collection Analyzing collected data and visualizing results in Python Developing mechanical systems and designing 3D models for project applications Testing high-voltage circuits (up to tens of kilovolts) Engaging in research on advanced technologies, including plasma applications Additional tasks as needed to support project deliverables

Location: Milpitas, CA Environment: In-office role in engineering, sales and manufacturing facility Standard office environment; spends majority of the day moving throughout local buildings and helping users with PC problems at the user's desk Required to lift 40 lbs. repeatedly throughout the day. Overtime may be required at times, including evening work, on-call weekends, and additional project hours.

Majors in electrical engineering or related fields, with a strong academic record Knowledge in electrical engineering fundamentals, with hands-on experience Prior experience in power electronics or embedded systems (experience in plasma science is a plus) Proficiency in physics, mathematics, and coding Creativity, adaptability, and effective problem-solving skills Eagerness to take on challenges and excel in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Candidates working towards a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 40 credits towards an Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or Computer Engineering (BSCE) degree, or equivalent Candidates working towards MS or Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering. Preference will be given to those with a Power Electronics and/or Controls focus, but other fields consistent with Advanced Energy's needs will also be considered GPA > 3.25

The range of starting pay for this role is $25 to $35 per hour. In the U.S., we offer a rich benefits package that includes: 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, identity theft, and legal assistance