Intern Electrical Engineer Summer 2026
Eden Prairie, MN - USA
Job Summary
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 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 its 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 were 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 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 Energys 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Candidates may perform and support design activities related to any of the following:
- Active participant in a core team to meet schedule cost and customer satisfaction goals
- Assisting 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
- Circuit design of analog and digital circuits EMI filters and power circuits
- Development and implementation of control algorithms
- Design and analysis of magnetic components
- Modeling and simulation of devices circuits or systems using commercial or proprietary tools
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Location: Eden Prairie MN
- Environment: in office and lab environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Ability to work in a lab environment debugging circuits and evaluating product spec compliance using tools including oscilloscopes power meters multimeters logic analyzers and firmware interface tools
- Demonstrated proficiency with Windows-based platforms and with computer-based design and analysis tools working knowledge of MS Office Suite
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to meet schedule requirements and define priorities without direct supervision
Preferred:
- Familiarity with CAD tools for schematics analysis and modeling/simulation
- History of firmware programming for embedded systems is a plus
- Ability to work with serial communication protocols such as UART SPI and I2C
EDUCATION:
- 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 Energys 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 $26 to $36 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 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 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 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
Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities Females ProtectedVeteransand 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
Required Experience:
Intern