Intern, Power Electronics Engineering

About the role#

This internship provides an opportunity to contribute to electrical engineering design and test projects for electric vehicle prototypes. Working within a small power electronics team, you will gain hands-on experience with automotive engineering, vehicle systems, and product design processes during an active product development stage.

What you'll do#

• Perform sizing and design of power electronics components, including inverters, on-board battery chargers, and DC-DC converters.
• Conduct hands-on testing, bring-up, and validation of power converters and motor controllers.
• Execute mixed-signal PCB design according to IPC and IEC standards.
• Perform worst-case circuit analysis on critical system areas.
• Run circuit simulations using LTspice and PLECS.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers to integrate electrical devices into product designs.
• Write technical reports and present findings at design reviews.

What you'll need#

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program with a focus on Power Electronics.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital electronic circuits, power supply design, magnetics design, and control theory.
• Prior coursework and experience with power electronics and high-voltage automotive systems.
• Practical experience in electrical fabrication, troubleshooting, and basic PCB layout.
• Experience setting up and using data acquisition systems.

Location & details#

• Location: Garden Grove, California.
• Modality: On-site (4 days per week).
• Term: Fall 2026.
• Status: Full-time (40 hours per week).
• Compensation: Paid position ($25-35 USD per hour).
• Relocation: A $1,000 stipend is available for interns residing more than 50 miles from the facility.