Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
Vertiv is seeking an Electrical Engineering student entering their second year of college to join the Large Power Converters Product Engineering team as an intern. This position provides an opportunity for an early-career engineering student to gain hands-on experience with large Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and power-conversion systems. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and participate in engineering laboratory testing, data collection, troubleshooting, documentation, and product-support activities. No previous experience with UPS systems or power electronics is required. The position is designed to provide practical engineering experience while introducing the student to large-scale electrical systems and real-world engineering problem solving.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Entering the second year of an undergraduate engineering program.
- Successful completion of first-year engineering coursework.
- Basic understanding of electrical concepts from introductory engineering, physics, or electrical-circuit coursework.
- Basic computer and data-analysis skills.
- Strong interest in electrical engineering and hands-on technical work.
- Willingness to learn and ask questions.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an engineering team.
Nice To Haves
- Introductory electrical circuits
- Engineering laboratory coursework
- Digital multimeters or oscilloscopes
- MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or other programming languages
- Microsoft Excel or other data-analysis tools
- Electronics or electrical projects completed through coursework, student organizations, hobbies, or personal projects
Responsibilities
- Assist with engineering laboratory testing of UPS and power-conversion equipment.
- Help set up tests and collect electrical measurements and test data.
- Assist with reviewing and organizing test results.
- Learn to use engineering test equipment such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, current probes, and power analyzers.
- Assist engineers with troubleshooting and investigation of product issues.
- Review electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and system drawings with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Assist with documenting test results and engineering observations.
- Help prepare and update test procedures, technical reports, drawings, and other engineering documentation.
- Assist with basic analysis of electrical waveforms, event logs, and operating data.
- Participate in engineering design reviews, troubleshooting discussions, and product meetings.
- Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality, service, and product development teams to gain an understanding of the complete product lifecycle.
- Support other engineering projects based on current product and laboratory needs.
- Follow all applicable electrical and laboratory safety procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
