Power Electronics & Controls Intern: Design, Test & Optimization

Daikin Applied Americas; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support power and control system design, testing, and manufacturing for industrial chillers. The role offers exposure to electrical power distribution, drives, PLC controls, instrumentation, and system integration in a new product development setting.

You will collaborate with chiller and controls engineers to improve designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability, gaining practical experience in a real-world

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Junior level preferred).
• Basic understanding of electrical and electronic schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and modification of power and control systems including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Support development of electrical BOMs and component specifications.
• Create and maintain design analysis for power and control components and systems.
• Review drawings for compliance with standards and guidelines.
• Support development and testing of power electronic components including VFDs, sensors, and motors.
• Assist with troubleshooting during prototyping, manufacturing, and testing.
• Participate in control sequence verification and functional testing of chiller systems.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Power systems

Motor controls

VFDs

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support power and control system design, testing, and manufacturing for industrial chillers. The role offers exposure to electrical power distribution, drives, PLC controls, instrumentation, and system integration in a new product development setting.

You will collaborate with chiller and controls engineers to improve designs for performance, reliability, and manufacturability, gaining practical experience in a real-world