Intern - Development Engineer (Spring 2027) - Technology (ET26125)

TMEIC Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

TMEIC Corporation in Roanoke, VA seeks an intern engineer to contribute to research, development, and deployment of new systems and technologies. You will participate in power electronics, controls, embedded systems, and mechanical engineering tasks under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience across design, testing, data analysis, and documentation, supporting laboratory activities and mission-critical projects with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in a BS degree in electrical, mechatronics, computer, or mechanical engineering.
• Coursework in electrical power systems, control theory, power electronics.
• Demonstrated presentation skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Hands-on design, build, test experience in a lab setting.
• Proven teamwork and communication skills.
• Willing to travel up to 5% domestically.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this internship.
• Relocation and housing assistance are not available.
• Not benefits-eligible.
• Familiarity with MS Office and data handling.
• Experience with CAD/engineering tools desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, test, and validation tasks for power conversion systems.
• Evaluate power semiconductors, magnetics, capacitors, and components.
• Perform electrical testing with oscilloscopes and data acquisition systems.
• Conduct efficiency, thermal, EMC, and reliability tests.
• Assist in control algorithm development and model creation in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Help hardware bring-up, debugging, and verification efforts.
• Participate in firmware development and testing for embedded systems.
• Test communication interfaces (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet).
• Update engineering drawings and documentation.
• Support laboratory setup, operation, and safety procedures.

Skills

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Hands-on lab experience

Team collaboration

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Willingness to travel

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechatronics/Computer/Mechanical Engineering

Enrollment in BS engineering program

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

SolidWorks/Creo/AutoCAD

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

DAQ systems

Job description

General Role Description

Research and contribute to the development and deployment of new systems and technologies

General Role Description

Research and contribute to the development and deployment of new systems and technologies

Role Accountabilities

• The intern engineer will work in one or more of the following areas
• Power Electronics:
• Perform assigned design, testing, and validation tasks for power conversion systems and subsystems under direct supervision
• Evaluate specified power semiconductors, magnetics, capacitors, and other power electronic components using established criteria and procedures
• Perform assigned electrical testing and analysis using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and data acquisition systems under direct supervision
• Conduct specified efficiency, thermal, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and reliability tests using established procedures
• Controls Engineering:
• Perform assigned control algorithm development and validation tasks under direct supervision
• Create and run assigned system models and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools
• Analyze specified system performance data and make directed adjustments to control parameters
• Perform assigned commissioning checks and troubleshooting steps under the direction of experienced engineering personnel
• Embedded Systems:
• Perform assigned embedded firmware development and testing tasks for power conversion and control applications under direct supervision
• Perform assigned embedded firmware development and testing tasks for energy management systems under direct supervision
• Complete specified hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation procedures for microcontroller- and DSP-based systems
• Participate in software verification and documentation activities
• Participate in hardware verification and documentation activities
• Test specified communication interfaces, including CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, and other industrial protocols, using established procedures
• Mechanical Engineering:
• Perform assigned design and evaluation tasks for enclosures, thermal management solutions, and mechanical assemblies under direct supervision
• Assemble and integrate prototypes according to established drawings and instructions
• Conduct specified thermal tests and record results using established procedures
• Create and update assigned engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and documentation under direct supervision
• General Engineering:
• Perform assigned laboratory setup, operation, and maintenance activities according to established procedures
• Collect, analyze, and document test results
• Perform assigned laboratory setup, operation, and maintenance activities according to established procedures
• Gather data and perform assigned investigative tasks for root-cause analysis and problem-solving activities
• Review designated technical materials and provide observations during design reviews and technical discussions
• Follow established laboratory safety and quality procedures while completing assigned work

General Employee Accountabilities

• Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
• Give manager best advice
• Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
• Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
• Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment
• Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
• Recommend viable improvements proactively
• Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechatronics, computer, or mechanical engineering program
• Classes, labs, and projects with a concentration in some combination of electrical power systems, control systems theory, power electronics, embedded systems, mechatronics, magnetics, mechanical design, inverter, and motor control.
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Demonstrated innovative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in the design, build, integration, and testing of products or systems in a laboratory setting
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with others in an educational or employment setting
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation and housing assistance are not available for this position
• This is not a benefits-eligible position
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Availability to travel, domestically, up to approximately 5%, sometimes with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Japanese and English languages, both oral and written
• Experience with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, and DAQ systems
• Familiarity with C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD
• Understanding microcontrollers, DSPs, sensors, and industrial communications
• Interest in renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicles, or industrial power conversion

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

Hiring Range: $55,600 - $83,400