Power Electronics Intern

General information:
Hitachi Energy has an open position of Research Internship for Power Electronics for it's Raleigh, NC location. You will work under the guidance and supervision of designated researcher and with a team of researchers on power converter modeling, control, and prototyping. Duration of internship: 4 months

Your Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the research project by designing, testing, and validating Power Electronic converter concepts for grid connected applications.
• Perform modeling and analysis to support design decisions for realizing high voltage modular power switch using low-voltage semiconductor devices. Component selection and design of printed circuit boards.
• Dissemination of the research findings through reports and presentations.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Currently enrolled in MS / PhD in Electrical and Computer engineering in an accredited university program in the US Coursework in power electronics.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Preferred qualification: Solid background in Power Electronic converter operation, design and control.
• Research and/or course project work on hardware and firmware development for Power Electronic converter. Knowledge of high frequency magnetics design for Power Electronic converters.
• Experience in PCB design, population, and testing. Knowledge of Power Electronic converter simulations tools, such as Matlab Simulink and PLECs.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.