Electronics Engineering Internship

Job Description
Job Title: Electronics Engineering Internship
Req ID: 50039
Job Location (Short): Durham, NC, USA
Employment Type: Full Time
Segment: Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives Segment
Job Category: R&D, Technology and Engineering
Work Location Type: On-site
The Impact You'll Make

Short term internship for Summer 2026, about forty hours per week.

At Danfoss, you'll play a part in shaping a more sustainable world—starting with the way we design and power industrial systems. As an electircal engineering intern on our R&D team, you’ll gain hands-on experience building the technologies that help reduce global energy use and drive the green transition

This is your chance to work on real product innovations with very high-power motor drives and grid converters, alongside industry experts who are passionate about mentoring future engineers. You won’t be fetching coffee—you’ll be solving real challenges that make a measurable impact.

If you’re excited about renewable energy, next-generation electronics, and turning ideas into real-world solutions, we’re ready to welcome you into our dynamic and inclusive team.

What You’ll Be Doing

Prepare and instrument test setups for validating high-power electrical systems and components.

Run hardware and PCBA validation tests, helping ensure our products meet quality and safety standards.

Update schematics and PCB layouts using Cadence tools to support real-time product development.

Work with simulation tools like PLECS to analyze parasitics, thermal effects, and overall system performance.

Troubleshoot hardware and software issues in collaboration with experienced engineers—gaining deep insights into advanced product design.

What We're Looking For

Understanding of electrical/electronic systems and a strong interest in hands-on engineering work.

Completion of at least 2 years in a B.Sc. program in electrical engineering, electronics, or a related field. Graduate program experience strongly preferred.

Familiarity with tools such as Cadence, LabVIEW, and PLECS is a plus.

A team mindset, willingness to take initiative, and a passion for solving real-world engineering problems.

Interest in learning medium-voltage safety practices and working in a lab environment.

What You'll Get from Us

We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
You’ll receive benefits that vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.
Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

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