Intern - Electrical Engineer

Advanced Energy; Milpitas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking Electrical Design Engineering Interns and Co-Ops to support development activities across North American sites. Internships offered in California, Colorado, Minnesota, or New York with collaboration from an experienced team on power conversion, metrology, or controls solutions.

Candidates should be pursuing degrees at listed universities; GPA criteria apply. Location is Milpitas, CA; in-office environment with potential for varied project hours and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Majors in electrical engineering or related fields with strong academic record.
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Prior experience in power electronics or embedded systems; plasma knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in physics, mathematics, and coding.
• Creativity, adaptability, and strong problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing electrical circuits and PCBs.
• Assembling and testing surface-mount PCBs.
• Automated testing of electrical 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).
• Researching advanced technologies including plasma applications.
• Support other tasks to meet project deliverables.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Coding

Python

Education

BSEE/BSCE in progress

MS/PhD in EE/CE (preferred)

Job description

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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 centre 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 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 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..

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

EDUCATION:

• 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

COMPENSATION:

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. The range of starting pay for this role is $25 to $35 per hour.

BENEFITS:

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce.Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan for eligible positions, and a discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

In addition to our competitive compensation practices, we offer a strong benefits package in each of the countries in which we operate. 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)
• 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

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance in completing an Advanced Energy application, please reach out to [e-mail]