Electrical Engineer Intern (Power Electronics)

TL;DR

Electrical Engineer Intern (Power Electronics): Participating in subsystem architecture design and analysis of subcircuits for cutting-edge power electronics with an accent on ECAD library management, schematic capture, and prototype testing. Focus on verifying circuit performance through simulations, developing bring-up test plans, and debugging hardware using oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Location: On-site in Scotts Valley, USA

Company

hirify.global is a startup developing scalable and innovative power electronics solutions to accelerate the electrification of the energy grid.

What you will do

• Own the ECAD librarian role, creating and reviewing design components.
• Identify, evaluate, and source suitable components and alternate solutions for designs.
• Verify circuit performance through simulations and testing of prototype hardware.
• Participate in design reviews and trade-off analysis for sub-system architectures.
• Develop bring-up test plans and define FW/SW requirements for new hardware designs.
• Coordinate with firmware, test, and manufacturing teams to ensure system integration and serviceability.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• At least one previous internship in an EE field or a portfolio of relevant hardware projects.
• Experience with circuit simulation and ECAD tools (e.g., LTSpice, Altium).
• Experience with microcontrollers and board-level communication protocols (I2C, SPI, QSPI, UART, CAN).
• Familiarity with analog circuits and power conversion/supply topologies.
• Hands-on experience debugging electrical systems using oscilloscopes and multimeters.

Nice to have

• Experience with low-voltage systems in high-voltage environments.
• Familiarity with fieldbus protocols like CAN or industrial ethernet.
• Knowledge of EMC, UL/IEC, and IPC standards for PCB design and manufacturing.
• Ability to create engineering drawings and wiring harness specifications.
• Exposure to firmware development and debugging tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on personal, technical, and career growth.
• Dynamic workplace driven by first-principles engineering.
• Opportunity to work with seasoned industry veterans in power conversion.
• Focus on solving complex problems to accelerate global electrification.