R&D Engineer - Intern (Power Electronics)

InternSG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

InternSG in Singapore is seeking a motivated student intern to support research, design, and testing of electronic power conversion concepts.

You will conduct literature reviews, run simulations in MATLAB/Simulink and LTspice, and assist in prototyping and lab testing under the guidance of senior engineers, documenting results and collaborating with the team.

Current enrollment in Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics at a Singapore university is required, with a hands-on, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering fields.
• Foundational understanding of circuits, analog/digital concepts, and components.
• Experience with circuit simulation tools through coursework or projects.
• Exposure to schematic capture or PCB layout tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist literature reviews and explore power electronic concepts under guidance.
• Support schematic diagrams, system block diagrams, and simulations.
• Assist in prototyping, lab testing, debugging and thermal/electrical evaluations.
• Prepare test reports and technical documentation for the team.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Circuit analysis

Laboratory experimentation

Documentation

Education

Pursuing Electrical/Electronic/Mechatronics degree

Tools

LTspice

MATLAB

Simulink

SPICE

Altium

Cadence

OrCAD

KiCad

Job description

Your Key Scope of Tasks & Responsibilities

• Research & Conceptualization:
  • Conduct literature reviews and technical studies on electronic topologies, components, and power control concepts.
  • Learn and explore emerging technologies related to industrial electronics, energy conversion, and smart grid/cloud power systems.
  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas for new product development under guidance from senior engineers.
• Design & Simulation:
  • Support the generation and evaluation of circuit concepts, schematic diagrams, and system block diagrams.
  • Perform basic circuit simulations using tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, LTspice, or Python to evaluate circuit behavior and performance.
• Prototyping & Laboratory Testing:
  • Support the assembly, wiring, and testing of proof-of-concept hardware prototypes.
  • Perform lab testing and verification using standard equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, electronic loads, and power supplies).
  • Assist in basic troubleshooting, debugging, and thermal/electrical performance evaluation.
• Documentation & Teamwork:
  • Prepare test reports, performance summaries, and technical documentation to discuss with team members.

Your Professional Profile – Qualifications & Competences

• Education:
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline at a university in Singapore.
• Qualifications & Skills:
  • Fundamental understanding of basic electrical circuits, analog/digital concepts, and electronic components (resistors, inductors, capacitors, MOSFETs/diodes).
  • Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (LTspice, MATLAB, Simulink, SPICE, or similar) through coursework or personal/academic projects.
  • Exposure to schematic capture, PCB layout tools (e.g., Altium, Cadence, OrCAD, KiCad), or reading component datasheets is an advantage, but not strictly required.
  • Hands‑on experience with basic lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, soldering, wiring) from lab modules or student projects.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Strong hands‑on mindset with enthusiasm for laboratory experimentation, building prototypes, and testing real hardware.
  • Self‑motivated, proactive attitude with a keen interest in learning power conversion and hardware design.
  • Good technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
  • Fluent in English with good written and verbal communication skills.