Intern - Firmware Engineer, Undergraduate

Location: Eden Prairie, MN, US

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Intern - Firmware Engineer, Undergraduate

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 Firmware 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

As an intern, you may have the opportunity to

Support firmware development projects as part of a cross-functional engineering team

Develop, test, and debug embedded software for power conversion and control products

Assist with implementation of new firmware features and enhancements

Perform firmware validation and verification testing in both laboratory and production environments

Troubleshoot embedded systems using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters

Collect, analyze, and document test results

Support integration of firmware with hardware components and system-level applications

Assist with implementation and debugging of communication interfaces and protocols

Participate in software code reviews and design discussions

Develop technical documentation, test procedures, and engineering reports

Collaborate with hardware, systems, manufacturing, and test engineering teams

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Location: Eden Prairie, MN

Environment: in office and lab environment

Hands-on work with embedded systems, development tools, and hardware test equipment

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Coursework in embedded systems, microcontrollers, computer architecture, digital design, real-time systems, or related subjects

Experience programming in C or C++

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

Embedded software development for microcontrollers or processors

Real-time operating systems (RTOS)

Debugging tools such as JTAG, SWD, logic analyzers, or oscilloscopes

Version control systems such as Git

Scripting languages such as Python

Communication protocols including UART, SPI, I²C, CAN, USB, or Ethernet

Firmware development and debugging using IDEs such as VS Code, Eclipse, Keil, IAR, or MPLAB

Basic understanding of electronics, digital circuits, and hardware-software integration

MATLAB, Simulink, or similar engineering and modeling tools

EDUCATION

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Junior or senior preferred

Minimum 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