About the role#
Schneider Electric is hiring a Power Electronics Intern for the Summer 2027 term. You will join our Secure Power and Data Center Division to support the R&D team in developing advanced power conversion technologies for AI and high-performance computing. This role is based on-site in Andover, Massachusetts, and runs from May/June 2027 through August 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support the design and development of high-density DC-DC power converters and power shelves for AI data center applications.
- Contribute to the development of 800V power distribution and conversion architectures.
- Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis using PLECS, MATLAB/Simulink, and LTspice.
- Assist in the design and evaluation of magnetic components, analog circuits, gate drive circuits, and digital control systems.
- Conduct laboratory testing, characterization, and validation of power converters, power semiconductor devices, and system-level hardware.
- Analyze converter performance, including efficiency, power density, thermal behavior, and transient response.
- Support debugging, root-cause analysis, and optimization of hardware prototypes.
- Collaborate with electrical, firmware, mechanical, reliability, and manufacturing engineers throughout the product development cycle.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
- Completed coursework in power electronics, circuit analysis, control systems, or electromagnetics.
- Strong understanding of AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC power conversion principles.
- Proficiency with simulation tools like PLECS, MATLAB, Simulink, and LTspice.
- Ability to work on-site in Andover, Massachusetts.
- Authorization to work in the United States (sponsorship is not provided).
- Familiarity with isolated DC-DC converter topologies such as LLC, Dual Active Bridge, multi-level, and multi-phase converters.
- Experience with high-power or high-voltage design, wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC and GaN), and embedded systems.
- Knowledge of schematic capture and PCB design tools like Cadence.
- Experience with magnetic component design, thermal analysis, or 800V DC power systems.
- Prior laboratory, research, or project experience involving power electronics hardware development.
Location & details#
- Location: Andover, Massachusetts
- Term: Summer 2027
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid position
About Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric operates as a global energy technology company. It focuses on automation, electrification, and digital solutions for homes, businesses, and industrial infrastructure. Founded in 1836, the company maintains a presence in over 100 countries. It employs nearly 90,000 people to support its energy management and industrial automation systems.
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