Electrical Hardware Intern: Power Electronics (Onsite)

Nexteer Automotive; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexteer Automotive invites applications for an Electrical Hardware Intern for Summer 2027 in Saginaw, MI. The role focuses on circuit design, board layout, testing and debug of power electronics, motor drives, embedded systems and sensors.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn, detail oriented and able to work onsite. Responsibilities include building prototype parts, developing test plans, and documenting results while supporting engineers on mechatronic projects.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, with emphasis in Power Electronics, Embedded Systems or similar specialization

Responsibilities

• Acquire, build, and test prototype parts i.e., electric motors, sensors, controllers, circuit boards and wire harnesses for bench/dyno/vehicle usage.
• Developing test plans, validation setup and verification criteria for electrical components and circuits.
• Hands‑on construction, testing and debug of new electrical hardware to demonstrate and evaluate new technologies for both bench level and vehicle level systems
• Perform electrical tests involving any combination of electric motors, sensor, controllers, etc.
• Documents test results and correct deficiencies found in designs and prototypes.
• Assists engineers with project duties on complex electromechanical ("Mechatronic") systems.

Skills

Circuit analysis

Power electronics

Embedded systems

Lab experience

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Nexteer Automotive invites applications for an Electrical Hardware Intern for Summer 2027 in Saginaw, MI. The role focuses on circuit design, board layout, testing and debug of power electronics, motor drives, embedded systems and sensors.

Ideal candidates are eager to learn, detail oriented and able to work onsite. Responsibilities include building prototype parts, developing test plans, and documenting results while supporting engineers on mechatronic projects.