Electrical Design Intern – Power Electronics & PCBs

Advanced Energy; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Volunteer time

Holiday pay

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking Electrical Design Engineering Interns/Co-ops to support multiple sites, including California. Interns will work with an experienced team on high‑performance power conversion, metrology, and controls solutions. Candidates should be pursuing EE/CE degrees with strong academics and hands‑on experience.

Positions are based in Milpitas, CA, with in‑office work and opportunities across North America. Emphasis on collaboration, practical design, and data analysis using Python.

Qualifications

• Majors in electrical engineering or related fields with a strong academic record.
• Hands‑on experience in electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Prior experience in power electronics or embedded systems; plasma science a plus.
• Proficiency in physics, mathematics, and coding.
• Enthusiasm for challenging, fast‑paced, collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing electrical circuits and PCBs.
• Assembling and testing surface‑mount PCBs.
• Automated testing of components with data collection.
• Analyzing data and visualizing results in Python.
• Developing mechanical systems and 3D models for projects.
• Testing high‑voltage circuits up to tens of kilovolts.
• Engaging in research on advanced technologies including plasma applications.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Hands‑on experience

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Python

Coding

Problem solving

Education

BSEE / BSCE with 40 credits

MS / PhD in EE / CE

Tools

None

Job description

Advanced Energy is seeking Electrical Design Engineering Interns/Co-ops to support multiple sites, including California. Interns will work with an experienced team on high‑performance power conversion, metrology, and controls solutions. Candidates should be pursuing EE/CE degrees with strong academics and hands‑on experience.

Positions are based in Milpitas, CA, with in‑office work and opportunities across North America. Emphasis on collaboration, practical design, and data analysis using Python.