Electrical Engineering Intern

Danfoss GmbH; Loves Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Danfoss Drives in Loves Park, IL is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to contribute to our power electronics team. You will work on real projects that impact ongoing activities, apply your knowledge, and collaborate with experienced professionals to see your ideas come to life.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in active product development, document your design process and test data, and present results to the department at the end of the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to an active product development project with impact on ongoing activities.
• Collaborate with team members to understand background, testing, analysis, and conclusions.
• Document design process, calculations, test data, and results in a detailed report or design journal.
• Present accomplishments to the department at the end of the internship.
• Participate in department meetings and provide general support to other projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Power Engineering

Communication skills

Time management

Simulation tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering or Power Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Job description

Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment

Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering

Work Location Type: On-site

Electrical Engineering Intern

Req ID: 51203 Job Location: Loves Park, IL, US Employment Type: Full Time Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering Work Location Type: On-site Job Description

The Impact You'll Make

Join Danfoss Drives as an Electrical Engineering Intern and become an integral part of our power electronics department. You'll contribute to active product development, working on real projects that directly impact our ongoing activities. This isn't just an internship; it's an opportunity to apply your knowledge, collaborate with experienced professionals, and see your ideas come to life.

Your work will directly support the advancement of our products, helping us drive innovation in power electronics. By the end of your internship, you'll have a tangible contribution to showcase, along with invaluable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Contribute to anactive product development project, completing a package of work that directly impacts our ongoing activities.
• Collaborate with team members to understand thebackground, testing, analysis, and conclusionsof your work assignment.
• Document your design process, calculations, test data, and results in adetailed report or design journal.
• Present your accomplishments to the department at the end of your internship,showcasing your contributions and learnings.
• Participate in department meetings and activities, providinggeneral support to other projectsas needed.

What We're Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program inElectrical Engineering or Power Engineering.
• Coursework or focus onPower Engineering or Power Electronicsis a plus.
• Strong communication skills, bothwritten and verbal, with the ability to effectively share ideas in formal, informal, and brainstorming sessions.
• Ability tomanage your time effectivelyand work independently on tasks up to 40 hours per week.
• Situational awarenessfor personal safety in a laboratory setting, with the ability to follow safety rules and protocols.
• Proficiency in usingcomputer tools for simulation, analysis, and modeling.

What You’ll Get from Us

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• The hourly rate for this position ranges from $22 to $26, commensurate with completed school year. Other benefits vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Learn more about where your career can go with us.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Salary ranges listed reflect only primary location and currency. For local salary ranges and specific benefits in your preferred hiring location, please ask your Talent Acquisition representative for more information.

The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Any benefits listed do not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. They may depend on country or contract specifics and are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.