Qualifications
Key Responsibilities: Utilize lab equipment (oscilloscope, power analyzer, electronic loads, DMM, current probes) to debug hardware/firmware issues, identify root causes, and propose/implement design solutions. Engage in PCB Design: Schematic capture and PCB layout (Cadence preferred). Document test results, design issues, corrective actions, and design changes for future builds and knowledge transfer. Conduct bench validation across operating conditions (line/load transients, thermal sweeps, efficiency mapping, fault scenarios) to assess stability, performance, and robustness. Skills & Requirements Education / Experience Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Specific Skills / Abilities Solid understanding of digital and analog circuit analysis. Familiarity with power semiconductor devices (MOSFET/IGBT/SiC/GaN), gate driving, and protection mechanisms (UVLO/OCP/OVP/OTP). Knowledge of switched mode power supplies. Ability to interpret datasheets, select components, and evaluate derating, thermal limits, and reliability considerations. Proficient with electrical test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, function generators, and bench power supplies. Experience in debugging electronics and modifying PCBs. Experience in creating and adhering to test plans. Familiarity with programming embedded systems in C.
About the job
Join GridBlock for an exhilarating summer as an Electrical Engineering Intern in our Summer Internship Program. If sustainability inspires you and you're eager to gain hands-on experience in developing cutting-edge power conversion hardware, this internship is an ideal opportunity.
As part of our Research & Development team, you will contribute to advancing GridBlock’s soft switching solid-state transformer platform and innovative power electronics technologies. Your role will involve validating SMPS designs, conducting lab tests under various operating conditions, troubleshooting issues, and iterating designs to enhance performance, reliability, and manufacturability. If you are excited by the prospects of soft-switching, multiport power conversion, and the challenge of creating tangible hardware that supports modern electrification and resilient infrastructure, we invite you to build it with us.
About GridBlock LLC
GridBlock is a pioneering energy router that efficiently manages energy flow between diverse sources and loads, enabling the creation and operation of self-contained microgrids. We are committed to driving the future of sustainable energy solutions.