Intern - Firmware Engineer - Fall 2026

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. Our power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications across industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing, and healthcare. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for global customers.

About the Role

Advanced Energy is seeking Firmware/Software Design Engineering Interns and Co-Ops to support development activities across our North American design sites. Successful candidates will work at our locations in Colorado, Minnesota, Massachusetts, or California, collaborating with an experienced engineering team on 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, Stanford University, or University of California-Berkeley.

Responsibilities

• Active participant in a core team to meet schedule, cost, and customer satisfaction goals
• Assist in the development, testing, and debugging of prototype power supply units
• Analyze test data and reports against functional and performance specifications
• Interface 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: Fort Collins, CO
• Environment: In-office and lab setting

Requirements

• 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 computer-based design and analysis tools, including MS Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet schedule requirements and define priorities without direct supervision

Qualifications

• Candidates must be working towards an MS or Ph.D. in Firmware Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering
• Preference given to those with a Power Electronics and/or Controls focus
• GPA > 3.25

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with CAD tools for schematics, analysis, and modeling/simulation
• History of firmware programming for embedded systems
• Ability to work with serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, and I2C

Pay

The range of starting pay for this role is $26 to $36 per hour.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plans available
• Short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Generous time off: 3 weeks paid vacation, 7 days 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: Critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan