Power Electronics Research Intern

Description

Power Electronics Research Intern

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We keep your lights on, the factories running, our hospitals and schools open. What we deliver is used almost universally, with more than three quarters of the world’s population positively impacted by what we do. Founded on 100+ years of engineering heritage and enriched by diversity, we balance social, environmental, and economic values for a sustainable society. We employ more than 40,000 people in more than 90 countries.

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.

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