Intern - Electrical Engineer, Undergraduate

RiseMe; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Energy is seeking Electrical Engineering Interns and Co-op students to support development across our North American design sites. This role is located in Eden Prairie, MN and you will work alongside experienced engineers on the design, testing, and implementation of power conversion, controls, and measurement solutions.

Interns will gain hands-on experience in product development, laboratory testing, troubleshooting and engineering analysis, with opportunities to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Coursework in circuits, electronics, signals and systems, power systems, controls, or related subjects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support product development projects as part of a cross-functional engineering team.
• Assist with testing and troubleshooting prototype hardware.
• Collect, analyze, and document test results.
• Support design verification activities in the laboratory.
• Learn and apply engineering principles to solve technical problems.
• Assist with circuit design and evaluation.
• Participate in modeling and simulation activities.
• Help develop documentation, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers across design, manufacturing, and test teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LTspice

PSpice

CAD tools

Embedded systems

C/C++

Python

Job description

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 seeking Electrical 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support product development projects as part of a cross-functional engineering team
• Assist with testing and troubleshooting prototype hardware
• Collect, analyze, and document test results
• Support design verification activities in the laboratory
• Learn and apply engineering principles to solve technical problems
• Assist with circuit design and evaluation
• Participate in modeling and simulation activities
• Help develop documentation, reports, and presentations
• Collaborate with engineers across design, manufacturing, and test teams

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Location: Eden Prairie, MN
• Environment: in office and lab environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: Electrical Engineering
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: Computer Engineering
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Coursework in circuits, electronics, signals and systems, power systems, controls, or related subjects
• 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

Preferred

Experience with one or more of the following is a plus:

• Laboratory test equipment, such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, or logic analyzers
• Circuit design and analysis
• MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, PSpice, or similar engineering tools
• CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB design
• Embedded systems or microcontrollers
• Programming in C, C++, Python, or MATLAB
• Serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, or I²C

EDUCATION:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related fieldRising sophomore, junior, or senior preferredMinimum GPA of 3.0 preferred

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 $22 to $28 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, and 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., for all regular, full-time hires, 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, identify theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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].