Intern Power Electronics Engineer

Sécheron SA; Satigny; Presencial; CHF 11.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Mentorship from engineers

International environment

Hands-on engineering experience

Descripción de la vacante

Sécheron Hasler Group is seeking an intern for the Traction Power Systems R&D team to support development and validation of power electronic converters and control solutions for railway and industrial applications.

The 6‑month internship starts January 2027, with mentorship from experienced R&D engineers and exposure to real-world railway technology projects in an international engineering environment.

Formación

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics/Power Electronics or related field.
• Strong interest in power converters, control systems and energy conversion.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in designing and analyzing power electronic converters.
• Support development and validation of control algorithms.
• Participate in laboratory testing, measurements, and troubleshooting.
• Analyze simulation/test results and prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Conocimientos

Power electronics

Control systems

Electrical energy conversion

Educación

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Power Electronics

Herramientas

MATLAB/Simulink

Descripción del empleo

With over 140 years of Swiss engineering heritage, Sécheron Hasler Group is a global leader in high-power electrical and electronic equipment. Our solutions power railways, renewable energy, DC and AC networks, and industrial systems worldwide trusted for their precision, reliability, and innovation.
At the heart of modern rail infrastructure, our Traction Power Systems unit delivers cutting-edge DC and AC traction substations, protection systems, power conversion and digital monitoring solutions. Join us to shape the future of sustainable mobility with technology that keeps cities and countries moving.

As an intern within our Traction Power Systems R&D team, you will support the development and validation of power electronic converters and control solutions used in railway and industrial applications. You will work alongside experienced engineers on innovative projects involving power conversion, control algorithms, testing, and system analysis.

The internship has the duration of 6 months and is expected to start in January 2027, but if that is not the best for you, let us know your availability.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of power electronic converters.
• Assist in the development and validation of control algorithms.
• Participate in laboratory testing, measurements, and troubleshooting activities.
• Analyze simulation and test results and prepare technical reports.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and innovation projects within the team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related field.
• Strong interest in power converters, control systems, and electrical energy conversion.
• Basic knowledge of power electronics and control theory.
• Familiarity with simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or similar is an advantage.
• Curious, autonomous, and eager to learn in a hands‑on engineering environment.
• Good communication skills in English.

A challenging internship in an international engineering environment.

Exposure to real‑world power electronics and railway technology projects.

Mentorship from experienced R&D engineers.

Opportunity to develop practical skills in power conversion and control systems.