Intern - Firmware Engineer Fort Collins

Intern
- Firmware Engineer
- Spring 2026 (Fort Collins, CO)

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.

Advanced Energy is currently seeking Electrical Design Engineering Interns and Co‑Ops to support development activities across our North American design sites. Successful candidates will carry out their internships at Advanced Energy's sites in Colorado, Minnesota, New York, or California. They will work with an experienced engineering team, closely collaborating on the development of high‑performance, precision, efficient and cost‑effective power conversion, metrology, or controls solutions.

Post‑graduate candidates will be considered for fall 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, San Jose State University, or Stanford University.

• 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

• 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 supervision

• 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 I2C

• Candidates working toward MS or Ph.D. degrees in Electrical 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

As required by multiple state pay transparency laws, Advanced Energy provides a reasonable range of compensation for each job posting. The range of starting pay for this role is $30 to $38 per hour.

• 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 leave for both Moms and Dads
• Company‑matched 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Expanded mental health coverage and employee assistance programs
• Other voluntary benefits include critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, identity theft, and legal assistance

Advanced Energy is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and/or veteran status.

Advanced Energy is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our job application process/procedures for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Applications will be accepted through December 14, 2025. The company reserves the right to review applications at any point after they are submitted.