BMW Group Intern, Power Electronics & GaN Technology - Spring 2027

Knowing the destination isn't enough: you need to know how to get there. Build up your own networks, exploit new ideas, consistently take the initiative. Inspire other people with your enthusiasm. That's the only way to give ideas the power that allows them to become true innovations.

• Spring 2027 Full-Time Internship – Mountain View, CA
• January 11, 2027 – May 14, 2027

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Evaluate U.S. high-voltage gallium nitride (GaN) technologies and R&D for EV charging and traction inverters.
• Scout U.S. onboard charging and traction inverter technologies and suppliers.
• Research emerging wide-bandgap semiconductor materials and devices.
• Support simulations and analytical studies to optimize wireless charging performance and integration using novel power electronic components.
• Develop reports on the U.S. GaN technology landscape and existing and emerging onboard charger trends.
• Build a simulation model of an optimized wireless charging topology while gaining knowledge of state-of-the-art GaN devices and wireless EV charging.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelInternship
• SponsorBMW Group
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage.
• Paid time off in addition to company paid holidays where eligible.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Access to the Intern Vehicle Lease Program.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. This is a hybrid role that requires in office days at the Mountain View, CA office. 

• Undergraduate students: Hourly rate is $32.50. 
• Master’s Degree students: Hourly rate is $40.00.

The selected student's current academic level will be used to determine the final pay rate. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements. 

Requirements

• Field of Study: Electrical engineering or related fields.
• Business fluent English.
• Strong fundamentals in power electronic topologies, circuit analysis, and controls applied to high-frequency AC-to-DC, DC-to-DC, and DC-to-AC converters.
• Knowledge of and experience with high-voltage wide-bandgap semiconductors, including GaN bidirectional switches.
• Proficiency in LTspice circuit simulation of power electronic converters.
• Experience and confidence in collaborating with internal and external colleagues of diverse skills and motivations, including internationally.
• Excellent time-management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Attention to detail and clear documentation.
• Self-motivated, adaptable to a dynamic environment.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Proficiency with AI models (e.g., Claude, GPT, Gemini) and/or AI tools (e.g., Perplexity, Cursor). An openness to experiment with AI models and tools for use cases relevant to power electronics and/or technology scouting.
• Hands-on experience with programming languages, such as Python, MATLAB, or JavaScript.

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Application Deadline

How To Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW Group) on career5.successfactors.eu to apply

For more information, kindly visit BMW Group Internship webpage.