Power Electronics Summer Intern (Jun 2026)

Location details

On-site

  • United States

    United States

    • North Carolina

      Raleigh

Location

Raleigh

Closing in 29 days

Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeInternship, Clerkship or Placement
  • SalaryUSD 20 - 34 / Hour
  • Application open dateApply by 2 Mar 2026
  • Start dateStart date 1 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2026

Join ABB as a Power Electronics Intern to support operations, conduct research, and gain hands-on experience in a leading global company.

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

  • Collaborate with various teams to support ABB’s operations, ensuring effective coordination and timely project completion within defined timelines.
  • Participate in research projects by understanding technical requirements, identifying components for new designs, planning, building, and adapting test circuits.
  • Conduct laboratory tests, analyze data, and improve/optimize solutions.
  • Interact and actively communicate with team members in the research organization and suppliers of novel components for power converters and protection devices.
  • Deliver results through numerical models, hardware demonstrations, internal technical reports, and presentations supporting new scientific knowledge and technical design recommendations.

About You

The company is looking for:

  • Currently enrolled in a M.S. or PhD degree program in the US in Electrical Engineering Power Electronics or related fields (recent graduates also considered).
  • Authorization to work for ABB in the US.
  • Specialized coursework and research/project work in power electronics.
  • Experience in analogue and digital electronics schematic design and PCB debugging.
  • Printed circuit board design and assembly experience.
  • Embedded programming experience (C, C++, TI and ST micro MCUs, FPGAs).
  • Experience with EMI/EMC modeling and testing.
  • Ability to learn quickly and work in teams.
  • Strong skills in effective communication and networking.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly rate between $20 - $34, based on qualifications, graduation year, and experience.
  • Internships in the US are not eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off.

Training & Development

Gain practical experience through various projects, acquire knowledge by performing directed tasks, and enhance personal education and employment opportunities.

Career Progression

Opportunity to grow skills, shape your path, and take on impactful challenges within a global market leader.

This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

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Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

Work right - United States
United States
US CitizenUS Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Masters (Coursework) or higher
Study field
Study field (any)
Engineering & Mathematics
  • Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    US Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesMasters (Coursework) or higher
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About the employer

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ABB Global

Number of employees

> 100,000 employees

Industries

Technology

ABB is a Swedish-Swiss multinational corporation specializing in electrical equipment.