About the role#
As a Power Electronics Co-Op, you will join the Secure Power and Data Center Division to support the development of power conversion technologies for AI and cloud computing infrastructure. You will work within an R&D team focused on high-density power converters and energy management systems. This role is a 6-month position running from January 2027 through July 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and development of high-density DC-DC power converters and power shelves for AI data centers.
- Contribute to 800V power distribution and conversion architectures for megawatt-scale AI workloads.
- Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis using PLECS, MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice.
- Assist in the design and evaluation of magnetic components, analog circuits, gate drive circuits, and digital control systems.
- Conduct laboratory testing, characterization, and validation of power converters, semiconductors, and system-level hardware.
- Analyze converter performance regarding efficiency, power density, thermal behavior, and transient response.
- Support debugging, root-cause analysis, and optimization of hardware prototypes.
- Collaborate with electrical, firmware, mechanical, reliability, and manufacturing engineers.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related discipline.
- Completed coursework in power electronics, circuit analysis, control systems, or electromagnetics.
- Understanding of power conversion principles for AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC topologies.
- Experience with simulation tools such as PLECS, MATLAB, Simulink, or LTspice.
- Ability to work on-site in Andover, Massachusetts.
- Familiarity with isolated DC-DC converter topologies like LLC, Dual Active Bridge, multi-level, or multi-phase converters.
- Knowledge of wide-bandgap semiconductor technologies including SiC and GaN devices.
- Experience with embedded systems, DSPs, microcontrollers, and digital control.
- Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB design tools such as Cadence.
- Experience with magnetic component design, thermal analysis, or high-power converter design.
- Prior laboratory, research, or project experience involving power electronics hardware development.
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Andover, Massachusetts
- Term: January 2027 to July 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Compensation: Paid position
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric operates as a global energy technology company. It focuses on automation, electrification, and digital solutions for homes, businesses, and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 1836, the company maintains a presence in over 100 countries. It employs nearly 90,000 people to support its energy management and industrial automation systems.
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