About this position
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SUMMER INTERN
Smart Wires provides advanced power flow control solutions and analytics that enable controllable power systems. This gives grid operators more control over where power flows and helps them use their existing networks more efficiently. Our solutions support system reliability, reduce congestion, and make it easier to integrate new load and generation while minimizing costs and community disruption. We collaborate with customers to achieve their strategic objectives and help them face an uncertain energy future with flexible, high-impact solutions.
Position Summary
The Electrical Engineering Intern works alongside a team of highly skilled engineers to improve the reliability and quality of our electronics designs. You will get hands-on experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting a wide variety of electrical systems and components including printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), power electronics, electromechanical switches, and more. Ideal candidates are critical thinkers, optimistic, excellent communicators, and thrive when working as part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team. Come join us!
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform testing on a variety of 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 root cause analysis investigations. This will involve performing troubleshooting, collecting and analyzing data, creating clear technical documentation, and suggesting design improvements based on your findings.
- Participate in the design of a variety of circuitry including power supplies, gate drivers, and digital control boards.
- Identify opportunities to apply automation to existing operations to streamline the way we work.
Requirements
Required skills and experience
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field
- Strong working understanding of basic electrical properties: AC vs DC, frequency, voltage, current, power, resistance, capacitance, inductance, etc
- Familiarity with analog and digital circuitry and components
- Demonstrated experience with test equipment such as function generators, oscilloscopes, voltage and current probes, and DC power supplies
- Ability to read and understand an electrical schematic
- 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
Desired skills and experience
- Familiarity with PCBAs: design considerations, best practices, etc
- Detailed 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
- Understanding of the causes and mitigations techniques for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues
- Experience using an electronic design automation (EDA) tool such as Altium Designer
- Familiarity with industry standards: IEEE, IPC, JESD
Location
This position is based in-office at our Durham, North Carolina headquarters. The internship is anticipated to span 10–12 weeks during the summer.