Energy Storage Solution Engineer - Intern

About the role

AESC is looking to add a Energy Storage Solutions Engineer Intern to our team.

Full-Time Summer Internship

Remote

AESC US LLC

AESC is an exciting, newly created global organization committed to solving the challenges of a sustainable future and becoming the leading supplier of full-value-chain battery solutions. Our lithium-ion batteries can be found in nearly one million electric vehicles worldwide and have a stellar safety record of zero-critical issues. AESC US is leading the way in battery technology. We design and manufacture EV battery technology for various electric vehicles and equipment. We are working hard towards unlocking the full potential of sustainable energy and climate change mitigation. We will continue to build upon our successes and expand into new markets and industries, producing innovative and competitive products and technologies that advance the goal of a zero-carbon emission future. AESC is headquartered in Japan and has battery manufacturing locations in Japan, UK, China, and the U.S.

AESC Mission

Our mission is to solve the challenges for a sustainable future. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

What You Will Do

• Participate in the design of overall energy storage system solutions based on project technical requirements (including system configuration, technology selection, and solution development)
• Prepare, update, and maintain technical proposals and product-related documentation (e.g., Technical Proposals, product datasheets)
• Conduct overseas energy storage market research and competitive analysis, providing insights to support business decisions
• Study and interpret international standards and regulations (e.g., UL, NFPA, IEC), ensuring solutions comply with local requirements
• Collaborate cross-functionally (R&D, product, supply chain, etc.) to drive technical issue resolution
• Support and participate in customer due diligence (Due Diligence / AVL) and technical reviews (Technical Review)
• Work closely with the commercial team to develop and optimize technical agreements, contract templates, and key technical terms

What You Need

• Master’s degree preferred, or Bachelor’s degree with a strong research background
• Background in Renewable Energy, Materials Science, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or other related engineering fields
• Solid understanding of energy storage system architecture (PCS, battery pack, EMS, containerized systems) with system-level thinking; proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); programming skills (e.g., Python) are a plus for data analysis or tool development
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills; logical thinking with the ability to work cross-functionally under pressure
• Strong learning ability, with the capability to quickly adapt to new technologies, products, and industry trends

What We Offer

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development
• Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with company match
• Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available)
• Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays
• Short term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid)
• Tuition reimbursement

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day
• Required to occasionally lift, push, pull and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally required to lift, push, pull and/or move up to 35 pounds

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers and suppliers.

Work Schedule

The work week is a 40-hour minimum
Extended hours and overtime are required as needed
Must be able to work any shift as required
Must be able to work weekends as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

All of us at AESC – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products. It is our policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.