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Trane Technologies

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • La Crosse

AI generated summary

  • You need a Junior/Senior in electrical/mechanical engineering with a 3.25 GPA, MATLAB skills, knowledge of power systems, and strong communication abilities. Internships preferred.
  • You will support high-power test facility operations, test plans, analyze results, guide team members, manage projects, and develop software tools for testing and troubleshooting.

Requirements

  • - Bachelor's degree in the field of electrical or mechanical engineering currently in Junior or Senior year is required
  • - Master’s or PhD candidate in the field of Power Electronics, Controls or Machines is preferred
  • - 3.25 GPA minimum required
  • - Ability to work full time from September - December and take off fall semester
  • - Knowledge of control systems for power electronics such as motor drives is preferred
  • - Understanding of power conversion equipment and familiarity with electrical panel designs is a desired
  • - Working knowledge of MATLAB - Simulink modelling, script development, GUI’s is required
  • - Experience with Hardware In Loop (HIL) based platforms such as Opal-RT, Speedgoat, dSPACE is desired
  • - Firm grasp of engineering fundamentals
  • - Self-motivated, willing to take initiative, able to function effectively in independent and team-based situations
  • - Ability to work in a laboratory environment for extended duration, author test plans, coordinate testing with lab staff and reviewing results
  • - Must be adept at report writing and presenting technical information to a wide audience
  • - Strong written and oral communication skills required with good interpersonal skills, able to express concepts and ideas with clarity
  • - Previous engineering internships preferred

Responsibilities

  • - Support the installation and operation of high-power test facility infrastructure for a new state of the art Power Hardware-in-Loop (PHIL) system.
  • - Understand the installation and operation of high-power equipment including cable sizing, upstream and downstream protection, panel design, thermal management, and instrumentation.
  • - Basic understanding of electric drive systems for motors including theory of operation, power flow, operating modes, and protection.
  • - Author lab test plans, conduct testing, analyze, and interpret results and execute design updates based on the results.
  • - Provide guidance and leadership to designers, lab technicians and other team members.
  • - Develop project plans, prioritize tasks, and provide regular project updates.
  • - Write clear technical reports and present results in formal and informal environments.
  • - Maintain/develop software tools to improve development, testing, and troubleshooting.

FAQs

What is the role of a Power Engineering Intern at Trane Technologies?

The Power Engineering Intern will support the development of new high power test facilities for advanced testing of electric drive systems used in refrigeration systems. This includes working in laboratories, conducting tests, and analyzing results.

What are the working conditions for this internship?

This position has a hybrid work schedule, with work performed onsite three days each week.

What qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering (junior or senior year), a minimum GPA of 3.25, and the ability to work full time from September to December.

Is there a preference for advanced degrees?

Yes, a Master's or PhD candidate in the field of Power Electronics, Controls, or Machines is preferred.

What technical skills are needed for this internship?

A working knowledge of MATLAB - Simulink modeling, script development, and GUIs is required. Knowledge of control systems for power electronics, power conversion equipment, and familiarity with electrical panel designs is preferred.

Is previous internship experience preferred?

Yes, previous engineering internships are preferred.

What kind of communication skills are required for this role?

Strong written and oral communication skills are required, along with good interpersonal skills to clearly express concepts and ideas.

Will the intern have opportunities for publishing findings?

Yes, there will be opportunities to publish key project findings in conference proceedings and technical journals.

What kind of projects will the intern be involved in?

The intern will support the installation and operation of high-power test facility infrastructure, develop project plans, conduct testing, and maintain software tools for development and troubleshooting.

Can interns author lab test plans?

Yes, interns will be responsible for authoring lab test plans, conducting tests, and analyzing results.

Trane Technologies

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At Trane Technologies, we challenge possible by thinking bigger, acting bolder and taking actions that not just improve our own performance but influence global change. Our world contends with unprecedented challenges. Our future has never been more uncertain. Urbanization is dramatically reshaping our communities, our resources are more constrained that ever before, and climate change is accelerating at an astonishing rate. We believe it is time to challenge industry norms and be at our most creative every day. To get there, we’ve committed to ambitious sustainability goals and we will change the way the world heats and cools buildings and moves refrigerated food, medicines, and other perishables. Global change starts when we each have the courage to act. And when we act, we boldy go. Won’t you join us?