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Engineering Intern - DC Power Systems
Short Description
Join our team as an Engineering Intern focused on DC Power Systems. Gain hands-on experience in power distribution design, work alongside experienced engineers, and contribute to innovative power solutions while developing your technical expertise.
Full Position Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a motivated Engineering Intern to support our DC Power Systems team in developing innovative power distribution solutions for telecom and data center environments. This internship provides an excellent opportunity to learn about efficient, reliable, and scalable DC power systems while gaining exposure to industry standards and safety requirements. Under the guidance of senior engineers, you will contribute to real projects and develop practical skills in power systems design.
Key Responsibilities:
- Learning & Development: Demonstrate eagerness to grow personally and professionally. This program is for individuals with high learning agility and willingness to adapt and develop continuously
- Technical Support: Assist in the design and development of DC power distribution architectures under supervision of experienced engineers
- Laboratory Testing: Support laboratory testing activities including setup, data collection, and analysis of DC power systems and components
- Documentation & Analysis: Support the creation of technical layouts, presentations, and documentation for internal teams and customers
- Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams on power infrastructure projects, linking own responsibilities to team goals and objectives while having a passion for new information, knowledge, and experiences
- Time & Resource Management: Manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
- Project Support: Support effective and efficient completion of projects by planning and implementing courses of action with other functions and key stakeholders
- Additional Duties: Perform other essential and related peripheral duties as may be assigned
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Interest in power systems design, particularly in data center or industrial environments
- Basic understanding of DC power distribution systems and electrical fundamentals
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality output
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Preferred:
- Coursework or projects related to power electronics and conversion technologies
- Familiarity with CAD or power system design software
- Laboratory or hands-on testing experience
- Interest in renewable energy or energy storage systems
- Understanding of thermal management principles
This internship offers an exceptional opportunity to gain practical experience in next-generation power solutions for data center infrastructure while working with a dynamic team of experienced engineers committed to innovation, reliability, and efficiency.