CareerPlan

2027 Summer Intern – Research and Development - Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Systems

Pontiac, Michigan, United States of AmericaInternship2026-10-30 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Support advanced research in power conversion, electric-drive systems, power modules, and energy-conversion architectures for future GM electric and hybrid applications.

Role type

Summer Research and Development Intern (Power Electronics)

Builds

Prototype hardware, engineering models, simulations, and experimental validation for vehicle electrification.

Domain

Automotive / Power Electronics & Energy Conversion

Required skills

Circuit and system analysis, modeling and simulation, hardware build, laboratory testing, data analysis, technical documentation, troubleshooting, concept generation

Preferred skills

Multilevel inverter topologies, power semiconductor technologies (SiC, GaN, MOSFET, IGBT), MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, embedded controllers, FPGA, oscilloscope usage, EMI/EMC analysis

Technologies

MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, LTspice, PSIM, ANSYS, COMSOL, Python, C/C++, FPGA, microcontrollers

Responsibilities

Perform electrical, thermal, and electromagnetic analyses; develop engineering models and simulations; assist with prototype hardware design and testing; collect and analyze experimental data; troubleshoot hardware or software issues; create engineering documentation; collaborate with cross-functional partners

Seniority

Intern