About the role#
Advanced Energy is hiring Electrical Engineering Interns to support development activities at our Milpitas site. You will work with an experienced engineering team to develop high-performance, efficient, and cost-effective power conversion, metrology, or control solutions.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement electrical circuits and printed circuit boards (PCBs).
- Assemble and test surface-mount PCBs.
- Conduct automated testing of electrical components using computer-controlled data collection.
- Analyze collected data and visualize results using Python.
- Develop mechanical systems and design 3D models for project applications.
- Test high-voltage circuits up to tens of kilovolts.
- Engage in research on advanced technologies, including plasma applications.
- Complete additional tasks to support project deliverables.
What you'll need#
- Working towards a bachelor’s degree with at least 40 credits in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or pursuing an MS or Ph.D. in these fields.
- A GPA higher than 3.25.
- Strong academic record and knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals.
- Hands-on experience, specifically in power electronics or embedded systems.
- Proficiency in physics, mathematics, and coding.
- Creativity, adaptability, and effective problem-solving skills.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time internship located in Milpitas, California.
- The role is paid, with a starting pay range of $25 to $35 per hour.
- The position follows a rolling term.
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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