R&D Power Electronics Intern – Vehicle Electrification

General Motors Company; Pontiac (MI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Company is offering a Research and Development Intern position in the Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Systems group in Pontiac, MI. The intern will support advanced research in power conversion, electric-drive systems, and energy-conversion architectures for electrification projects.

Responsibilities include modeling, circuit analysis, hardware evaluation, data analysis, and documentation, with a focus on collaborative, cross-functional teamwork.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or related field.
• Able to work full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Willing to work in a laboratory and follow safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support research projects on power electronics, energy conversion and vehicle electrification.
• Develop models and simulations to evaluate switching behavior and system trade-offs.
• Assist with prototype hardware design, schematics, PCB layouts and test plans.
• Collect and analyze electrical, thermal and control-system data; document results.

Skills

Analytical & communication skills

Education

Master's or PhD in electrical engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

LTspice

PSIM

ANSYS/COMSOL

Job description

General Motors Company is offering a Research and Development Intern position in the Power Electronics & Energy Conversion Systems group in Pontiac, MI. The intern will support advanced research in power conversion, electric-drive systems, and energy-conversion architectures for electrification projects.

Responsibilities include modeling, circuit analysis, hardware evaluation, data analysis, and documentation, with a focus on collaborative, cross-functional teamwork.