Power Electronics System Engineer Intern
About The Position
Power Electronics System Engineer Intern – Smart Energy Management & Power Allocation Company: Hitachi America, Ltd. Division: Research & Development (R&D) | Strategic Data Solution Lab (SDSL) Location: Santa Clara, CA Status: Intern Duration: 4 months+ (December 2025 – March 2026 – eligible for extension) About Hitachi, Ltd. Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Summary At HAL R&D, we focus on innovative solutions for intelligent management of energy resources in modern data center environments. Join an engineering team dedicated to advancing power electronics systems, hardware control, and high-reliability switching architectures for mission-critical applications.
Requirements
- Current M.S./PhD student in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline with a hardware focus.
- Direct hands-on lab experience with power electronics and embedded system control hardware.
- Proficiency in PCB design tools (Altium, KiCad), and operation of test equipment (oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal imaging cameras, network analyzers).
- Understanding of ATS/STS switching systems, power multiplexing architectures, and real-time control logic.
- Familiarity with IEEE standards (1547, 1588), UL safety listings, and data center electrical codes.
- Strong troubleshooting and testing skills for mission-critical electrical systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with data center infrastructure/operations and automated switching systems.
- Knowledge of system commissioning, reliability testing, or control software for hardware interfaces.
Responsibilities
- Support hardware architecture design and system integration for advanced power and energy management platforms.
- Develop, prototype, and test embedded control systems for real-time power distribution and reliability (including ATS/STS switching, multiplex power routing).
- Conduct hands-on power system testing and validation, focusing on rack-level and hall-level equipment in laboratory settings.
- Work with control hardware such as automatic transfer switches (ATS), static transfer switches (STS), and multiplexing devices to ensure robust electrical power control.
- Assist with system troubleshooting, reliability assessments, and deployment support.
- Document engineering workflows, testing procedures, and system findings.
Benefits
- Immersive experience on advanced power electronics and control systems in real laboratory and deployment environments.
- Exposure to next generation switching, reliability, and power flow architectures used in state-of-the-art data centers.
- Mentorship from senior engineers and the opportunity to contribute to real-world electrical system innovations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
