| Location | Roanoke, VA |
General Role Description
Research and contribute to the development and deployment of new systems and technologies
Requirements
Role Accountabilities
· The intern engineer will work in one or more of the following areas
· Power Electronics:
· Perform assigned design, testing, and validation tasks for power conversion systems and subsystems under direct supervision
· Evaluate specified power semiconductors, magnetics, capacitors, and other power electronic components using established criteria and procedures
· Perform assigned electrical testing and analysis using oscilloscopes, power analyzers, and data acquisition systems under direct supervision
· Conduct specified efficiency, thermal, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and reliability tests using established procedures
· Controls Engineering:
· Perform assigned control algorithm development and validation tasks under direct supervision
· Create and run assigned system models and simulations using MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools
· Analyze specified system performance data and make directed adjustments to control parameters
· Perform assigned commissioning checks and troubleshooting steps under the direction of experienced engineering personnel
· Embedded Systems:
· Perform assigned embedded firmware development and testing tasks for power conversion and control applications under direct supervision
· Perform assigned embedded firmware development and testing tasks for energy management systems under direct supervision
· Complete specified hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation procedures for microcontroller- and DSP-based systems
· Participate in software verification and documentation activities
· Participate in hardware verification and documentation activities
· Test specified communication interfaces, including CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, and other industrial protocols, using established procedures
· Mechanical Engineering:
· Perform assigned design and evaluation tasks for enclosures, thermal management solutions, and mechanical assemblies under direct supervision
· Assemble and integrate prototypes according to established drawings and instructions
· Conduct specified thermal tests and record results using established procedures
· Create and update assigned engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and documentation under direct supervision
· General Engineering:
· Perform assigned laboratory setup, operation, and maintenance activities according to established procedures
· Collect, analyze, and document test results
· Perform assigned laboratory setup, operation, and maintenance activities according to established procedures
· Gather data and perform assigned investigative tasks for root-cause analysis and problem-solving activities
· Review designated technical materials and provide observations during design reviews and technical discussions
· Follow established laboratory safety and quality procedures while completing assigned work
General Employee Accountabilities
· Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
· Give manager best advice
· Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
· Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
· Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment
· Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
· Recommend viable improvements proactively
· Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes
Minimum Qualifications
· High school diploma
· Enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical, mechatronics, computer, or mechanical engineering program
· Classes, labs, and projects with a concentration in some combination of electrical power systems, control systems theory, power electronics, embedded systems, mechatronics, magnetics, mechanical design, inverter, and motor control.
· Demonstrated presentation skills
· Demonstrated innovative problem-solving skills
· Demonstrated hands-on experience in the design, build, integration, and testing of products or systems in a laboratory setting
· Demonstrated successful working relationships with others in an educational or employment setting
· Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
· Relocation and housing assistance are not available for this position
· This is not a benefits-eligible position
· Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
· Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
· Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
· Proficiency in MS Office
· Availability to travel, domestically, up to approximately 5%, sometimes with limited notice
Preferred Qualifications
· Proficiency in Japanese and English languages, both oral and written
· Experience with laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, and DAQ systems
· Familiarity with C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, or similar engineering tools
· Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD
· Understanding microcontrollers, DSPs, sensors, and industrial communications
· Interest in renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, electric vehicles, or industrial power conversion
Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website
https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer
Hiring Range: $55,600 - $83,400