Posting Title Graduate Researcher (3+ months) - Power Electronics Thermal Management Design Intern . Location CO - Golden . Position Type Intern (Fixed Term) . Hours Per Week 40 . Working at NREL From day one at NREL, you'll connect with coworkers driven by the same mission to save the planet. By joining an organization that values a supportive, inclusive, and flexible work environment, you'll have the opportunity to engage through our ten employee resource groups, numerous employee-driven clubs, and learning and professional development classes. NREL supports inclusive, diverse, and unbiased hiring practices that promote creativity and innovation. By collaborating with organizations that focus on diverse talent pools, reaching out to underrepresented demographics, and providing an inclusive application and interview process, our Talent Acquisition team aims to hear all voices equally. We strive to attract a highly diverse workforce and create a culture where every employee feels welcomed and respected and they can be their authentic selves. Our planet needs us! Learn about NREL's critical objectives, and see how NREL is focused on saving the planet. We invite all interested candidates to apply for this opportunity. While we recognize that job seekers may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement, we encourage dedicated individuals who meet all the basic and additional required qualifications of the role to submit an application. We value the opportunity to consider those who believe they have the necessary skills and ambition to succeed at NREL. Job Description The Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Machines (APEEM) group at NREL focuses on research into systems for electric vehicles (EVs) that control the flow of electricity between powertrain components. Our researchers work closely with vehicle manufacturers, suppliers, universities, and other research organizations to develop technologies that overcome the most challenging technical barriers to EV commercialization. To learn more about the APEEM group, please check out the following link: https://www.nrel.gov/transportation/peem.html. NREL is working to design a power dense inverter for ground vehicle applications. We are seeking a graduate intern that will primarily focus on component and system level thermal modeling and/or experimental work. Job duties may include but are not limited to: * Conducting numerical modeling and/or experimental tasks to evaluate various inverter packaging concepts * Utilizing Finite element analysis [FEA] and computational fluid dynamics [CFD] tools to model components (e.g., power modules, capacitors, electrical boards) all packaged within an inverter enclosure. * Modeling various operating and environmental conditions and compute component temperatures * Summarize results in the form of papers, reports, and presentations . Basic Qualifications Minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average. Undergraduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a bachelor's degree program from an accredited institution. Post Undergraduate: Earned a bachelor's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate: Must be enrolled as a full-time student in a master's degree program from an accredited institution. Post Graduate: Earned a master's degree within the past 12 months. Eligible for an internship period of up to one year. Graduate + PhD: Completed master's degree and enrolled as PhD student from an accredited institution. Please Note: * Applicants are responsible for uploading official or unofficial school transcripts, as part of the application process. * If selected for position, a letter of recommendation will be required as part of the hiring process. * Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. * Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date. Additional Required Qualifications * The successful applicant will be enrolled in or recently graduated from a master's degree program in mechanical engineering, thermal engineering or related field, or be enrolled in a PhD program in these fields. * Demonstrated knowledge or experience in thermal modeling (FEA and CFD) * Experience with simulation tools such as ANSYS, Siemens FloEFD, and/or COMSOL * Strong communication skills including interpersonal, presentations, and writing. * Ability to work both independently and with a team is needed. Preferred Qualifications * MATLAB, Python, and running jobs on high-performance computing systems * Experience conducting experiments in a laboratory setting * Power electronics thermal management related experience . Job Application Submission Window The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed. Annual Salary Range (based on full-time 40 hours per week) Job Profile: / Annual Salary Range: $49,100 - $78,600 NREL takes into consideration a candidate's education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee's salary history will not be used in compensation decisions. Benefits Summary Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match*; and sick leave (where required by law). NREL employees may be eligible for, but are not guaranteed, performance-, merit-, and achievement- based awards that include a monetary component. Some positions may be eligible for relocation expense reimbursement. 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