Heron Power
Intern, Power Electronics Engineer, Power Magnetics, Spring 2027
Scotts Valley · On-site · Internship · Posted Feb 24, 2026
- Education
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
About the job
Supports the design validation, testing, and characterization of magnetic components for high-power converter systems, comparing laboratory results with analytical and simulation models.
What you'll do
- Test magnetic components for performance characteristics such as inductance, loss, saturation, thermal behavior, and insulation integrity.
- Measure and analyze converter waveforms and magnetic behavior using laboratory equipment, modeling, and simulation.
- Build or modify prototype components and test fixtures, document results, and support magnetics integration with engineering teams.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong fundamentals in power electronics, including switching converter operation, and understanding of electromagnetic and magnetic component fundamentals.
- Familiarity with inductors, transformers, and magnetic materials; hands-on laboratory experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, or similar equipment.
- Experience with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice, PLECS, or equivalent; analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work hands-on with hardware.
Nice to have
- Experience testing or characterizing magnetic components; familiarity with planar or PCB-integrated magnetics.
- Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, FEMM, or COMSOL; familiarity with EMI/EMC, medium-voltage design, or MATLAB or Python for data analysis.
Tools
LTspice, PLECS, ANSYS Maxwell, FEMM, COMSOL, MATLAB, Python, SiC
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