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Intern - Electrical Engineer - Fall 2026
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What they do
An Electrical Engineer designs, develops, and tests products and systems that use or produce electricity, including power generators, electric motors, radar and navigation systems, and communication systems. Works on larger electrical systems rather than small electronic products or devices.
$128,079 / year median in California
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Intern - Electrical Engineer - Fall 2026
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.
POSITION SUMMARY
- Advanced Energy is currently seeking Electrical Design Engineering Interns and Co-Ops to support development activities across our North American design sites.
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:
Redwood City, CA +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 supervisionPreferred:
+ 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 I2CEDUCATION
- + 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 $30 to $40 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.
- 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 HumanResources@aei.com.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance