About the role#
This is a graduate-level internship focused on the development, simulation, and testing of embedded firmware and control algorithms for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems. You will work directly with firmware, hardware, controls, and test engineering teams to support power conversion stages, including PFC converters, DC/DC converters, and inverters.
What you'll do#
- Support the development and testing of embedded firmware for UPS power conversion systems.
- Model and simulate power converters and control systems using MATLAB and Simulink.
- Assist with the implementation of digital control algorithms on DSPs or microcontrollers.
- Support Model-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, and Hardware-in-the-Loop testing activities.
- Develop and execute test cases to evaluate control performance, firmware behavior, and fault conditions.
- Compare simulation results with embedded software and hardware test results.
- Support laboratory testing, debugging, and analysis of power electronic hardware.
- Document simulation results, test data, and technical findings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program for Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Coursework, research, or project experience in control systems, DSP, embedded systems, or power electronics.
- Experience with MATLAB or Simulink.
- Basic programming experience in C or C++.
- A basic understanding of feedback control and power conversion concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Delaware, Ohio.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship: This position does not provide work authorization sponsorship.
About Vertiv
Vertiv provides critical digital infrastructure for data centers, communication networks, and industrial environments. The company develops power and cooling technologies to support technology ecosystems. It operates as a public company with over 18,000 employees. The headquarters is located in Columbus, Ohio.
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