About the role#
The Power Electronics Intern supports the design, development, testing, and manufacturing of power and control systems for industrial chiller and refrigeration equipment. You will gain hands-on experience with electrical power distribution, electric drives, PLC-based controls, and system integration. This role involves collaborating with chiller system engineers, controls engineers, and quality personnel to improve product performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
What you'll do#
- Assist in designing and modifying power and control systems, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
- Support the development of electrical bills of materials and component specifications.
- Create and maintain design analysis for power and control components.
- Review drawings for compliance with industry standards.
- Support the testing of power electronic components like variable frequency drives, sensors, motors, and control devices.
- Troubleshoot power and control system issues during prototyping, manufacturing, and commissioning.
- Participate in control sequence verification, point-to-point checks, and functional testing of chiller systems.
- Collect and analyze operational and test data, such as voltage, current, power consumption, efficiency, and temperature.
- Support root cause investigations for electrical and control failures.
- Prepare and present technical reports on testing results and engineering recommendations.
- Provide technical support to manufacturing teams to resolve wiring discrepancies and production inquiries.
- Assist with continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of engineering changes.
- Support compliance efforts related to UL, NEC, NFPA 70, and UL508A standards.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably at the Junior level.
- Basic understanding of electrical and electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated work style.
- Completed coursework in Electrical and Electronic Circuit Analysis, Power Systems, Industrial Automation, and Control Systems.
- Preferred coursework includes Motor Controls, Electrical Machines and Drives, and Power Electronics.
Location & details#
- Location: Staunton, Virginia.
- Type: Full-time, on-site internship.
- Term: Rolling.
About Daikin Applied Americas
Daikin Applied Americas operates within the industrial machinery manufacturing sector. Based in Minneapolis, the company provides HVAC solutions, energy management systems, and facility controls. It functions as a subsidiary of Daikin Industries, which was founded in 1924. The parent organization maintains a global presence with over 96,000 employees and production sites in more than 90 locations.
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