About the role#
Advanced Energy is hiring an Electrical Engineer Intern for the Fall 2026 term. This is a full-time, paid position based on-site in Redwood City, California. You will join a core engineering team to develop high-performance power conversion and control solutions. This role is open to students currently pursuing an MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
What you'll do#
- Participate in core team activities to meet project schedules, cost targets, and customer requirements.
- Develop, test, and debug prototype power supply units.
- Design analog and digital circuits, EMI filters, and power circuits.
- Analyze test data and reports to ensure products meet functional and performance specifications.
- Develop and implement control algorithms.
- Design and analyze magnetic components.
- Model and simulate systems using proprietary or commercial software tools.
- Coordinate with internal departments to maintain project timelines.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an MS or Ph.D. program for Electrical or Computer Engineering.
- Experience working in a lab environment debugging circuits and verifying product specifications.
- Proficiency with oscilloscopes, power meters, multimeters, logic analyzers, and firmware interface tools.
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities without direct supervision.
- Familiarity with CAD tools for schematics, modeling, and simulation.
- Knowledge of serial communication protocols like UART, SPI, and I2C.
- Experience with firmware programming for embedded systems.
- Proficiency with Windows platforms and MS Office Suite.
Location & details#
- Location: Redwood City, California.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Fall 2026.
About Advanced Energy
Advanced Energy designs and manufactures precision power conversion, measurement, and control solutions. These products support applications in industries such as semiconductor equipment, medical, telecommunications, and data center computing. The company operates as a public organization with over 10,000 employees. It maintains headquarters in Denver, Colorado.
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