Posting TitleGraduate (Summer Intern) - Electrical Engineering

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LocationCO - Golden

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Position TypeIntern (Fixed Term)

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Hours Per Week40

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Job Description

The Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Machines (APEEM) Group within the Energy Conversion and Storage Systems (ECaSS) Center in Golden, CO, has an opening for a graduate summer student intern.  The primary responsibility of this student intern will be to conduct research in electric machines modeling, especially axial-flux motors, helping the APEEM researchers to complete the dynamometer setup in the lab, inverter characterization using dynamometer and grid-tied power supplies. These skill sets will be utilized to complete the experimental part of a project. The position spans over three summer months and is full-time (40 hours per week).  To learn more about the work the APEEM team does, please check out this link: https://www.nrel.gov/transportation/peem.html.

  

The primary job duties will involve:

Designing and characterizing electric motors using tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, MotorCAD, or SimulinkBuilding experimental setups in the lab to characterize APEEM designed invertersCollaborating with APEEM researchers to complete the dynamometer set upDesigning and performing laboratory experiments on advanced axial-flux electric motorsOperating the dynamometer for motor plus inverter testing purposes. Contribute toward technical papers, presentations etc

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Basic QualificationsMinimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average.

Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor’s degree program from an accredited institution.
Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.

Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master’s degree program from an accredited institution.
Post Graduate: Earned a master’s degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year.
Graduate + PhD: Completed master’s degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution.

Please Note:
• Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process.
• If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process.
• Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.

Additional Required QualificationsMust have completed a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related fieldThe applicant must be enrolled or recently graduated from a master’s program or be enrolled in a Ph.D program in electrical engineering or related fieldDemonstrated knowledge or experience in engineering electromagnetic field and electric machine winding theories, motor design procedures, and motor control systemDemonstrated knowledge or experience with experimental procedures and equipment such as data acquisition systems, power analyzers, temperature sensors, and power suppliesDemonstrated understanding of power semiconductor module selection and characterization applicationsA solid background in electric machines and power electronicsExperience working in a laboratory settingExperience with motor design and analysis tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, MotorCAD, and SimulinkThe intern must have the ability to conduct laboratory experiments, acquire, process, and analyze data, and summarize findings in the form of papers or reportsThe position will also require strong communication skills including interpersonal, presentations, and writing skillsAbility to work both independently and with a team is needed

Preferred QualificationsBackground in databases, electrical engineering-oriented machine learning, and fault diagnostics of electric machines is a plusExperience in traction inverter design and operation is a strong plus

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Job Application Submission Window

The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.

Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week)Job Profile: / Annual Salary Range: $43,700 - $69,900

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Benefits SummaryBenefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law). NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. Internships projected to be less than 20 hours per week are not eligible for medical, dental, or vision benefits.

* Based on eligibility rules

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