About the role#
The Electric Motor Drives Internship at Nexteer Automotive offers graduate students hands-on experience in a technical environment. You will work on the analysis, modeling, and testing of electric drive control systems for electromechanical actuators and sensors. This role helps you apply your classroom education to real-world projects.
What you'll do#
- Analyze, model, and design electric motor drive systems.
- Develop mathematical models and implement control algorithms for electrical machines and power converters.
- Apply knowledge of power converter commutation and switching techniques for advanced semiconductor topologies.
- Verify and calibrate motor control characteristics.
- Validate motor control characteristics using laboratory dynamometers.
- Provide technical expertise for projects involving complex electromechanical systems.
- Verify and calibrate modeling tools to correct deficiencies in designs and prototypes.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment as a graduate student in an MS or PhD program for Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis in Motor Control Systems, Power Electronics, or a related field.
- Minimum 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
- Enrollment in a collegiate program for the fall following the internship.
- Knowledge of motor control theory, design, and analysis.
- Experience with simulation tools such as Matlab/Simulink.
- Competency in electronics and electromagnetics.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong problem-solving, organization, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Location & details#
- Location: Saginaw, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship. Nexteer Automotive does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About Nexteer Automotive
Nexteer Automotive is a motion control technology company based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. It produces electric and hydraulic power steering systems, driveline systems, and software solutions for the automotive sector. The company serves over 60 customers globally, including major automakers in North America, Europe, India, and China. It operates as a public company with a workforce of over 10,000 employees.
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