Electrical Engineering Internships/Co-ops - $22/hr

About the role

RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking Electrical Engineering interns/co-ops to join our team for the summer and regular semester co-op. Note that we are no longer accepting applications for summer-only employment; however, we remain open to internships/co-ops that begin in the summer and continue through the fall. Please indicate your desired term of employment in your resume or cover letter.

Minimum Requirements

- United States Citizenship, or pre-authorized government-issued clearance to work with sensitive U.S. government information, is required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions. Must indicate citizenship status on resume/CV or cover letter – applications not identifying citizenship status will *not* be considered. - Minimum 3.3 GPA - 3rd year undergraduate minimum, MS and PhD students a plus

Desired Skillset

- Self-motivated individual; research experience a plus - Experience with electrical simulation software such PLECS, SPICE, PSIM, Simulink, or DSIM - Experience implementing communication interfaces (CAN, RS485, Modbus, I2C, high speed fiber, others) - Experience applying embedded software for motor drives, AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC converters - Experience programming various microcontrollers, DSP, and/or FPGAs, such as TI C2000 or Xilinx - Hands-on experience with PLECS RT Boxes, Typhoon HIL Simulators, or other HIL platforms - Experience with PCB design software such as Altium or KiCAD - Experience with semiconductor technologies such as Silicon (Si), Silicon-Carbide (SiC), or Gallium-Nitride (GaN) - Experience working with 3-phase power systems

Electrical Engineering Intern Responsibilities

- Develop HMIs/GUIs for operation and testing of power converters. - Detailed PCB design including system control PCBs and support hardware. - Design and test embedded control algorithms for DSPs, FPGAs, and PLC controllers. - Develop Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) test setups, control cards, and control algorithms using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) real-time simulators. - Design and debug electrical simulation models used to derisk test setups. - Testing of magnetic components (inductors, transformers). - Develop test plans and procedures for systems nearing design completion. - Analyze collected test data and develop reports and presentations.

Benefits

RCT offers a competitive benefits package that includes: - Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage - Generous PTO and Sick Time - Life Insurance - Flexible schedules available