Engineering Intern — Power Electronics for AI Data Centers

GE-Vernova-; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Housing Allowance

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Savings Plan

Inclusion

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking an Engineering Intern for the PCS team in Niskayuna, NY, to contribute to the design, testing, and validation of power conversion hardware and controls for AI datacenter power infrastructure.

The role blends power electronics with controls, offering hands-on hardware experience, MATLAB/Simulink familiarity, and collaboration across design, test, and product development teams.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Must be willing to work in the Niskayuna, NY geographical area as specified by the business.
• Must be willing to work in a lab and high-power test environment; adherence to all electrical safety and PPE requirements is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, simulation, and validation of power conversion systems including grid-scale inverters, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and associated controls platforms intended for AI datacenter power applications
• Assist with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation testing and component-level testing of inverters, converters, and energy storage subsystems; support setup, execution, and data capture activities
• Collaborate with design engineers, controls engineers, compliance engineers, and technicians regarding hardware and software design for datacenter power systems
• Perform electrical component sizing calculations and system-level modeling to support product development and validation activities
• Review and analyze test and commissioning data to identify performance trends, anomalies, and areas of concern; document findings clearly for team use
• Assist with the audit and improvement of installation, commissioning, and operation and maintenance (O&M) procedures for inverter and BESS products
• Assist in developing and refining data collection methods, testing procedures, and documentation standards to support product verification and certification activities
• Ensure that procedures and test activities align with applicable industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality standards
• Work with controls engineering teams to support tuning, testing, and validation of control algorithms for inverter and energy storage systems
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and innovative work environment; share findings and learnings with the broader team

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field

Job description

GE Vernova is seeking an Engineering Intern for the PCS team in Niskayuna, NY, to contribute to the design, testing, and validation of power conversion hardware and controls for AI datacenter power infrastructure.

The role blends power electronics with controls, offering hands-on hardware experience, MATLAB/Simulink familiarity, and collaboration across design, test, and product development teams.