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Student Intern, Power Electronics-1

Cruise

Cruise

Shanghai, China
Posted on Aug 27, 2025

Description

Work Arrangement
This role is categorized as on-site. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to HQ Building in Shanghai, China 3-5 times as per needs.

The Role -

The student intern will mainly support research projects in the area of automotive power electronics, including literature survey, modeling, simulation and testing.

What You’ll Do -

  • Support top notch research in electric drive systems focusing on power electronics and document results.
  • Literature review, model and simulation, testing.
  • Interface and collaborate with GM researchers.

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications) ​​

  • Education/Training
  • Ph.D. (preferred) or Master student in related disciplines such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and automotive engineering.
  • Extensive research experience in automotive power electronics.
  • In-depth understanding of research and innovation process.
  • Knowledge/Skills
  • Familiar with motor design software such as Matlab/Simulink, Plecs, etc.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in automotive electric drive systems.
  • Demonstrated capability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Peer Relationships
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Problem Solving Capability

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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