Mechatronics: Electric Motor Drives Internship (Summer 2027)

Nexteer Automotive; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, MI is seeking a motivated Electric Motor Drives Intern for Summer 2027 to contribute to motor control analysis, modeling, and testing of electric drive systems. The role emphasizes simulation, implementation, and verification within a mechatronics context.

The ideal candidate is a graduate student in Electrical Engineering with a focus on motor control or power electronics, has strong Matlab/Simulink skills, and is enrolled for the fall term.

Qualifications

• Graduate student pursuing MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in Motor Control Systems or Power Electronics or similar specialization
• Must have a 2.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• Candidate must be able to work onsite in Saginaw, MI.
• Candidate must be enrolled in a collegiate program the following fall
• Knowledge of motor control theory, design and analysis
• Strong computer skills, and knowledge of simulation tools (e.g. Matlab/Simulink)
• General competency in all core fields (electronics, electromagnetic)
• Excellent problem‑solving techniques
• Knowledge of system synthesis, analysis and verification techniques
• Good organization and documentation abilities
• Ability to manage & support multiple activities (time management skills)
• Strong work ethic
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
• Proficiency with Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for motor control system analysis, modeling, and design of electric motor drive systems.
• Develops mathematical models and implements control algorithms for various types of electrical machines and advanced power converters.
• Knowledge of power converter commutation/switching techniques for advanced semiconductor topologies
• Verifies and calibrates motor control characteristics
• Validation of motor control characteristics on laboratory dynamometers
• Provides technical expertise for projects incorporating complex electromechanical (“Mechatronic”) systems
• Verifies and calibrates modeling tools and corrects deficiencies in designs and prototypes

Skills

Motor control theory

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Time management

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

Nexteer Automotive in Saginaw, MI is seeking a motivated Electric Motor Drives Intern for Summer 2027 to contribute to motor control analysis, modeling, and testing of electric drive systems. The role emphasizes simulation, implementation, and verification within a mechatronics context.

The ideal candidate is a graduate student in Electrical Engineering with a focus on motor control or power electronics, has strong Matlab/Simulink skills, and is enrolled for the fall term.