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Primary Location: United States (US) - North Dakota - Fargo
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: 2027 Intern - Electrification Engineering - 123547
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position
Your ResponsibilitiesThe 2027 Summer Internship Program is for students enrolled in major fields of study that align with full-time employment opportunities at John Deere. Our internship experiences are offered in the summer months, usually lasting 12 weeks. Available locations for Electrification Engineering interns include Cary, NC; and Fargo, ND.
An electrification intern supports product analysis, design, and/or testing activities for electric drive components and systems used on vehicles worldwide. Specific activities vary by position but will include one or more of the following responsibilities:
- Electric machine development inclusive of design, analysis, and testing of 250W - 200kW+ surface permanent magnet motors and internal permanent magnet motors, electromagnetic design, thermal design, high speed structural design, position sensing, and mechanical design. Cary, NC and Fargo, ND based.
- Power electronics hardware development inclusive of design, analysis, and testing of inverters, converters, chargers, topology, power stage, sensing, thermals, power passive components, and packaging. Cary, NC and Fargo, ND based.
- Control systems for motor drives and converters inclusive of simulation, implementation, and system testing of new algorithms, control system parameters, physical system modeling, system identification, signal estimation, and advanced diagnostics/prognostics. Cary, NC and Fargo, ND based.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.What Skills You Need- Excellent communication skills.
- Working knowledge and hands-on experience testing electrical components using standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
- Familiarity with a symbolic programming language such as Simulink or LabView.
- Experience using modeling tools such as Matlab/Simulink or circuit analysis software.
- Experience with electric machines, inverters/converters/chargers, electric vehicle systems, or electric drive control systems.
- Completion of your junior year of studies is required by the time of the internship. Graduate students are preferred for advanced engineering topics.
- Strong candidates will have course work or research with a concentration in electric machines, power electronics, hybrid vehicles, AI, ML, or dynamics and control.
- Minimum required cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. (3.4 or higher preferred)
- Willing to travel and relocate to any John Deere location in the U.S. Locations may include: North Carolina; North Dakota.
What You'll GetAt John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you'll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Highly competitive base pay
- Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
- Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
- Charitable contribution match
- Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
- Vacation and Holiday Pay
- + Benefits
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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply
The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.
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