Intern Power Electronics GaN Technology Spring 2027

BMW; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Hybrid work environment

Intern Vehicle Lease Program

Job summary

BMW is seeking an intern in Mountain View, CA to support GaN technology exploration for EV charging and traction inverters. You'll evaluate new GaN technologies, scout suppliers, and assist in simulations and reports, with a focus on wireless charging integration.

This internship runs Jan 11, 2027 to May 14, 2027. Hybrid work is expected, and candidates must be enrolled in an undergrad or master's program with US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university.
• Must have US work authorization.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (overall).
• Completed at least 60 college credits by application time.
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week).
• Unofficial transcript to be submitted with application.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate U.S. high-voltage GaN technologies and R&D for EV charging and traction inverters.
• Scout U.S. onboard charging and traction inverter technologies and suppliers.
• Research emerging wide-bandgap semiconductor materials and devices.
• Support simulations and analytical studies to optimize wireless charging performance and integration.
• Develop reports on the U.S. GaN landscape and charger trends.
• Build a simulation model of an optimized wireless charging topology and learn about GaN devices and wireless charging.

Skills

Power electronics

LTspice

Python

MATLAB

Team collaboration

English fluency

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

LTspice

MATLAB

Python

Job description

SPREAD ENTHUSIASM. SHAPE THE FUTURE.

SHARE YOUR PASSION.

Knowing the destination isn't enough: you need to know how to get there. Build up your own networks, exploit new ideas, consistently take the initiative. Inspire other people with your enthusiasm. That's the only way to give ideas the power that allows them to become true innovations.

Spring 2027 Full-Time Internship - Mountain View, CA January 11, 2027 - May 14, 2027

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Evaluate U.S. high-voltage gallium nitride (GaN) technologies and R&D for EV charging and traction inverters.
• Scout U.S. onboard charging and traction inverter technologies and suppliers.
• Research emerging wide-bandgap semiconductor materials and devices.
• Support simulations and analytical studies to optimize wireless charging performance and integration using novel power electronic components.
• Develop reports on the U.S. GaN technology landscape and existing and emerging onboard charger trends.
• Build a simulation model of an optimized wireless charging topology while gaining knowledge of state-of-the‑art GaN devices and wireless EV charging.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR.

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program at an accredited college or university.
• US Work Authorization required.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (overall, not just major).

• Completed at least 60 college credit hours at the time of application.
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week).
• Must submit an unofficial college transcript with your application.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• Field of Study: Electrical engineering or related fields.
• Business fluent English.
• Strong fundamentals in power electronic topologies, circuit analysis, and controls applied to high-frequency AC-to-DC, DC-to-DC, and DC-to-AC converters.
• Knowledge of and experience with high-voltage wide-bandgap semiconductors, including GaN bidirectional switches.
• Proficiency in LTspice circuit simulation of power electronic converters.
• Experience and confidence in collaborating with internal and external colleagues of diverse skills and motivations, including internationally.
• Excellent time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and clear documentation.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Proficiency with AI models (e.g., Claude, GPT, Gemini) and/or AI tools (e.g., Perplexity, Cursor). An openness to experiment with AI models and tools for use cases relevant to power electronics and/or technology scouting.
• Hands‑on experience with programming languages, such as Python, MATLAB, or JavaScript.

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Medical insurance coverage.
• Paid time off in addition to company paid holidays where eligible.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires in office days at the Mountain View, CA office.

Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $32.50. Master's Degree students: Hourly rate is $40.00.

The selected student's current academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a background check. A satisfactory completion of a background investigation including verification of education, prior employment, criminal history, credit check history, and pre‑employment drug screen to the extent permissible under applicable state law, is a condition of your offer of employment and your continued employment. The results of your background investigation are satisfactory and acceptable in the sole judgement and discretion of BMW Shared Services, LLC.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America make it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.