Electrical Engineer Intern, Power Electronics - Compliance and Validation Testing

About the role#

The Electrical Engineer Intern will support the development of AC and DC power conversion products, focusing on compliance and validation activities. This role involves hands-on work in prototype builds, material validation, and certification testing to ensure product reliability and regulatory compliance. You will collaborate with senior engineers to evaluate new topologies, select components for improved efficiency, and address lifecycle challenges for sustaining hardware.

What you'll do#

• Collaborate with senior engineers on the design and development of next-generation programmable AC sources, including evaluating new topologies and selecting components.
• Assist in performing certification tests following front-end engineering work to ensure compliance with global standards.
• Work with engineering and QA to validate alternative materials and components to address obsolescence or availability issues without impacting product specifications.
• Support sourcing samples, building units, and completing rigorous validation for new materials and components.
• Train on multiple current product lines and support the verification of new features for upcoming projects.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior in an Electrical Engineering program.
• Laboratory experience and proficiency with analytical devices such as DMMs and oscilloscopes.
• Proficiency in engineering design tools, including simulation software, mathematical analysis, schematic capture, MS Excel, MS Word, and database applications.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Knowledge of PWB layout software (such as Altium, PADs, or OrCAD) is desirable.

Location & details#

• This is an on-site position located in San Diego, California.
• This is a year-round internship with an expectation of 20 to 28 hours per week during the school year, with the opportunity to work full-time during academic breaks.
• Compensation is $26.00 to $30.00 per hour.