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Power Electronics Intern

General information:
Hitachi Energy has an open position of Research Internship for Power Electronics for it's Raleigh, NC location. You will work under the guidance and supervision of designated researcher and with a team of researchers on power converter modeling, control, and prototyping. Duration of internship: 4 months

Your Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to the research project by designing, testing, and validating Power Electronic converter concepts for grid connected applications.
  • Perform modeling and analysis to support design decisions for realizing high voltage modular power switch using low-voltage semiconductor devices. Component selection and design of printed circuit boards.
  • Dissemination of the research findings through reports and presentations.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

  • Currently enrolled in MS / PhD in Electrical and Computer engineering in an accredited university program in the US Coursework in power electronics.
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
  • Preferred qualification: Solid background in Power Electronic converter operation, design and control.
  • Research and/or course project work on hardware and firmware development for Power Electronic converter. Knowledge of high frequency magnetics design for Power Electronic converters.
  • Experience in PCB design, population, and testing. Knowledge of Power Electronic converter simulations tools, such as Matlab Simulink and PLECs.
  • Excellent spoken and written communication skills in English.

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Job type Full time
Experience Internship
Job function Intern
Contract Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Publication date 2024-09-15
Reference number R0060170

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $13 billion USD.
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