Intern- Electrical Engineering

DR Power LLP; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Generac Home is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to help develop next-generation residential energy products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in analog, digital, test setup design, product firmware, power electronics, high-voltage battery systems, and battery management systems.

This is a 1st shift position located on-site in Reno, NV, offering hands-on engineering experience while supporting ongoing and new projects within a

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Currently enrolled in a 4‑year Electrical Engineering program.
• Experience with analog/digital testing and power electronics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute large-scale long-term test setups and procedures for electrical systems.
• Perform functional and performance testing of electrical components and subsystems.
• Help to improve test setup design processes.

Skills

Proactive

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Team player

Analytical thinking

Education

High School Diploma

Enrolled in 4-year Electrical Engineering program

Tools

Hardware programming

Job description

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? Generac Home combines the speed and excitement of a technology startup with the resources and market power of an S&P 500 industry leader. Our careers offer boundless opportunity for energetic, mission-driven applicants who seek challenge and impact in a fast-paced culture of teaching, learning, and professional growth, developing solar and storage products and software for the clean energy revolution.

The intern will support the team on mixed-signal hardware development and validation activities, providing additional engineering support for ongoing and new projects while gaining hands on experience in product development. This is a 1st shift position located on-site in Reno, NV.

Job Summary

Generac Home is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Electrical Engineering Intern to help develop next-generation residential energy products. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of disciplines, including analog, digital, test setup design, product firmware, power electronics, high-voltage battery systems, and battery management systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Actively enrolled in a 4-year electrical engineering

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute large-scale long-term test setups and procedures for electrical systems, focusing on power conversion, high voltage, inverters, PV Optimizers, electronics and IoT devices.
• Perform functional and performance testing of electrical components, subsystems, and complete systems.
• Help to improve test setup design processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of basic electrical concepts
• Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics
• Background in working with programming languages that communicate with electronic hardware
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proven technical experience through academic or passion projects
• Engaged, proactive, and positive attitude

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven self-starter: takes initiative and adapts to changes to bring projects to completion
• Desire to work and grow to the dynamic needs and priorities of a fast-growing company
• Engineer at heart; uses intuition for engineering principles to identify issues and solutions
• Understanding of AC and DC power

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job include are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

About Generac

We believe power is a promise - a shared commitment to be there for others when it matters most. For more than 65 years, we've turned big ideas into solutions that help protect homes, strengthen businesses and build a more resilient, efficient, sustainable energy future. Ready to Power a Smarter World with us? As one of the leaders and largest suppliers of power generation equipment and technology, the work we do touches millions of lives. Employees at Generac are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our global team. Our challenging goals develop knowledgeable employees dedicated to helping continue Generac’s success. Generac provides individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.