Intern/Co-Op - Chemical Engineer - Summer 2025

$52,000 - $72,800/Yr

Advanced Energy Industries - Milpitas, CA

Full-time - Intern

Milpitas, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Advanced Energy is currently seeking Chemical Engineering Interns and Co-Ops to support development activities at our Milpitas, CA production site. This is a hands-on role requiring roughly equal portions of lab time and desk time. Successful candidates will carry out their internships at Advanced Energy's site in Milpitas, CA. They will work with an experienced engineering team, closely collaborating on the improvement of our photoluminescent material manufacturing and yield. Both undergraduate and 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, University at Buffalo, Rochester Institute of Technology, California Polytechnic State University, San Jose State University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern University or Stanford University. 40 hours per week is preferred, but reduced hours will be considered for those carrying a class load during school-year semesters.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply our current photoluminescent material synthesis and test processes
• Learn and apply current yield analysis methods with a view to simplification and reproducibility
• Assist in development and evaluation of new synthesis and analysis methods suited to our photoluminescent materials, including sample prep, test, and data analysis
• Assist with installation, operation and procedural documentation of any new synthesis and analytical hardware as needed
• Assist in identification and installation of material handling and storage safety equipment and procedures where needed
• Implement key materials analysis techniques to fully characterize manufacturing and finished materials

Requirements

• Laboratory experience handling/transferring/weighing powders and liquids
• Microscopic inspection of millimeter-scale specimens at a bench
• Knowledge of general materials characterization techniques such as SEM, XRD, XPS
• Steady hands, interest in hands-on activity, safety mindfulness
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows-based platforms and with computer-based 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

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with material transfer to/from sintering furnaces
• Experience with common glass, ceramic, and metal labware

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $25 to $35 per hour
• Opportunity to work in a hands-on engineering environment
• Experience collaborating with an experienced engineering team
• Potential for reduced hours during school-year semesters