About the role#
Eaton is seeking a Power Electronics Engineering Intern to join the Research Labs team in Menomonee Falls. You will support research and technology development for industrial and aerospace applications. This role involves working with senior engineers to develop and test power conversion technologies. You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and report to a Technology Manager.
What you'll do#
- Develop and test innovative power conversion technologies.
- Support modeling, simulation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) development.
- Assist senior engineers with hardware and software testing.
- Present project ideas and technical updates to business leaders.
- Collaborate with local, remote, and global teams, including partners from universities and national labs.
- Help identify commercialization opportunities for new technologies.
- Manage specific tasks to ensure projects remain on budget and on schedule.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
What you'll need#
- Current PhD candidate in Electrical Engineering with at least one year of experience in the program.
- Fundamentals in low and medium voltage power conversion and power systems engineering.
- Experience creating specifications, defining application spaces, and designing technical solutions.
- Ability to build and test prototypes to validate models.
- Proficiency in modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Simplorer, PSIM, and PSCAD.
- Familiarity with HIL development and real-time simulation platforms like Opal RT, dSPACE, and RTDS.
- Knowledge of motor drive technology, converter topologies, and electric machine control.
- Understanding of energy storage systems and grid-connected converters.
- Experience with electromechanical packaging, thermal management, and parasitic mitigation.
- Knowledge of SiC and GaN-based power conversion, including double pulse testing and gate driver design.
- Strong English communication skills and experience presenting the value proposition of new technologies.
Location & details#
- Location: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: $37.50 per hour.
About Eaton
Eaton is a power management company that focuses on electrical, aerospace, and industrial technologies. Founded in 1911, the firm operates globally with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. It employs over 61,000 people and maintains a public status. The company works on electrification and digitalization projects to support renewable energy and power management needs.
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