Electric Motor Drives Internship Summer 2027

Nexteer Automotive Corporation • Saginaw, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Nexteer Automotive’s Student Programs provide students with practical work experience that connects classroom learning with hands-on assignments in a technical environment. The program exposes students to company products, processes, and procedures and offers exposure to potential full-time career opportunities.

The R&D Electric Motor Drives Intern works on electric-drive control analysis, modeling, and testing for electromechanical actuators and sensors. The position involves analyzing, modeling, and designing electric motor drive systems; developing mathematical models and implementing control algorithms for electrical machines and advanced power converters; and verifying and calibrating motor-control characteristics and modeling tools. The intern also supports projects involving complex mechatronic systems and validates motor-control characteristics using laboratory dynamometers. The position is onsite in Saginaw, Michigan.

Requirements

• Be a graduate student pursuing an MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, with an emphasis in Motor Control Systems, Power Electronics, or a similar specialization.
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale.
• Be able to work onsite in Saginaw, Michigan.
• Be enrolled in a collegiate program in the following fall.
• Have knowledge of motor-control theory, design, and analysis.
• Have strong computer skills and knowledge of simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink.
• Have general competency in core fields including electronics and electromagnetics.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving techniques.
• Have knowledge of system synthesis, analysis, and verification techniques.
• Have good organization and documentation abilities.
• Be able to manage and support multiple activities using effective time-management skills.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Be able to work independently and with others.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, model, and design motor control systems and electric motor drive systems.
• Develop mathematical models and implement control algorithms for different types of electrical machines and advanced power converters.
• Apply knowledge of power-converter commutation and switching techniques for advanced semiconductor topologies.
• Verify and calibrate motor-control characteristics.
• Validate motor-control characteristics using laboratory dynamometers.
• Provide technical expertise for projects involving complex electromechanical (mechatronic) systems.
• Verify and calibrate modeling tools and correct deficiencies in designs and prototypes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern