Engineering Intern - Power Electronics Controls

Rivian • Torrance, CA

345d • $25 - $51

About The Position

Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in the field of power electronics controls and contribute to the development of innovative and sustainable energy solutions. You will work closely with a team of experts, gaining valuable insights into the industry and developing your technical skills.

Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing a masters or PhD degree at an accredited university.
• Actively pursuing a degree or one closely related in Electrical Engineering.
• A degree specialized in power electronics or controls preferred.
• Solid background in power electronics controls with strong analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of control theory and operating principles of AC/DC and DC/DC resonant converter topologies (Vienna, Totem Pole, DAB, LLC, and CLLC).
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and verify control algorithms for switching power converters in both simulation environments and hardware.
• Expert in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with modeling power converters in offline (MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS) and real-time simulation platforms (Opal-RT, Typhoon HIL).
• Programming experience in C/C++, and Python.
• Capability of delivering high-quality code in an embedded microcontroller environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative system- and component-level control algorithms for a variety of power electronics applications.
• Test, validate, and troubleshoot the implemented control algorithms in simulation and on HW target.
• Evaluate circuit topologies and circuit components through simulation and analysis.
• Develop detailed power electronics models to investigate and verify the controller algorithms robustness and performance across the entire operating space.
• Define subsystem and system-level tests to validate the newly implemented algorithms and their interactions with the existing features.

Benefits

• Robust wellness benefits.
• Medical insurance package for interns, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.
• Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees