Smart Wires

Electrical Engineering Intern

LocationDurham, NC
Job TypeInternship

About This Job


Description

Do you want to make a positive impact? Are you interested in helping us achieve our vision of a highly efficient grid that powers a cleaner planet? Do you want to work in a collaborative environment surrounded by colleagues who are creative, focused, and mission-driven? If so, read on to see if this might be the job you have been dreaming about.


Smart Wires is reimagining the grid with our modular Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) solutions and analytics that enable controllable power systems. This means more renewables, at a lower cost and with less disruption to communities and the environment. We collaborate with our customers to achieve their strategic objectives and help them face an uncertain energy future with flexible, high-impact solutions.

With a commitment to accelerating the energy transition, we are determined to achieve our mission to advance the delivery of affordable, clean electricity around the world. Come join our team!


The Position

The Smart Wires Electrical Engineering group is looking for an intern to help drive forward the quality and reliability of our electronics designs. This role is an intersection of design work, testing, and automation. This role involves working closely with Electrical and Test engineers and will be a combination of lab and computer-based work. Qualified candidates are critical thinkers, optimistic, excellent communicators, and thrive when working as part of a fast paced, multi-disciplinary team.


Primary Responsibilities

Perform testing on a variety of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and electrical components. This will involve working with a wide range of voltages and currents, as well as manipulating a variety of operating conditions including temperature, humidity, etc
Participate in research and development of new technologies to implement into our products
Research industry standards related to electronics quality and reliability and recommend new tests to implement according to these standards
Implement automation techniques to streamline test procedure execution and tracking of test records
Record test data, compile it into test documentation, and communicate to a cross-functional team of stakeholders


Requirements


Required Skills and Experience

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
Working understanding of electrical properties: AC vs DC, frequency, voltage, current, power, resistance, capacitance, inductance, etc
Familiarity with analog and digital circuitry and components
Familiarity with a lab environment and basic test and measurement equipment
Strong skills in written and verbal communication of technical information
Eager to learn and solve complex problems
Self-motivated with the ability to ask questions when needed
Ability to work in a diverse, global team environment
Attention to detail and good organizational skills


Preferred Skills and Experience

Familiarity with PCBAs
Demonstrated experience with test equipment such as function generators, oscilloscopes, voltage and current probes, and DC power supplies
Understanding of electrical component functionality: MOSFETs, diodes, transformers, inductors, capacitors, etc.
Understanding of various circuit topologies: DC/DC conversion, AC/DC conversion, op-amp circuitry
Experience with modeling circuitry in LTspice
Familiarity with industry standards: IEEE, IPC, JESD


Benefits

At Smart Wires, we strive to foster an inclusive and supportive environment that focuses on our employee's total wellbeing, and our benefits offerings reflect that commitment to our people. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment.

Position Timeframe: Summer 2025. Exact dates to be negotiated.


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