Summer Internship Job Description
Position Title: Summer Intern – Modeling & Simulation Engineer
Position Short Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Ph.D. student to support advanced research and technology development activities within Vertiv's IT Systems Business Unit. The internship focuses on modeling, simulation, and analysis of advanced power conversion, energy management, and digital infrastructure technologies. The intern will support development of system-level and component-level models, performance evaluation, control validation, and design studies for next-generation AI data centers. Activities may include dynamic simulation, system optimization, model validation, and data analysis to support research, innovation, and product development initiatives.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern to support advanced research and development activities involving modeling and simulation of power electronic systems, energy infrastructure, and emerging technologies.
The intern will work closely with research engineers to develop simulation models, evaluate system performance, analyze operating behavior, and support technology feasibility assessments. Areas of application may include power conversion systems, energy storage, control systems, thermal management, data center infrastructure, IT Racks technologies, and other advanced engineering platforms.
The internship will emphasize model development, simulation-based design, system analysis, and data-driven engineering methods that accelerate innovation and technology maturation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain simulation models for advanced electrical, mechanical, thermal, and energy systems.
- Perform system-level and component-level modeling using industry-standard simulation tools.
- Conduct steady-state, transient, and dynamic performance analyses.
- Support validation of models through comparison with analytical calculations, experimental results, or published data.
- Evaluate system efficiency, reliability, power quality, thermal behavior, and operational performance.
- Assist in development and assessment of control strategies and system optimization approaches.
- Perform parametric studies and design trade-off evaluations.
- Generate simulation datasets and technical reports summarizing findings.
- Support technology feasibility studies and concept evaluations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on advanced R&D projects.
- Document methodologies, assumptions, and results to support technical publications, invention disclosures, and product development activities.
Required Qualifications
- Pursuing a PhD in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Systems Engineering
- Control Engineering
- Related engineering discipline
- Familiarity with one or more of the following tools:
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Simscape
- PLECS
- PSCAD
- LTspice
- Python-based simulation environments
- Programming experience in:
- MATLAB/SIMULINK
- Python
- C/C++ (preferred)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with:
- Dynamic system modeling
- Control systems
- Power electronics
- Optimization techniques
- Data analysis and visualization
- Machine learning
- Exposure to:
- Model-in-the-Loop (MIL)
- Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)
- Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
- Interest in advanced research, technology development, and innovation activities.
- Prior laboratory, research, or industry project experience is a plus.
Expected Outcomes
- Development of high-fidelity and reduced-order simulation models.
- Improved understanding of system performance and design trade-offs.
- Identification of optimization opportunities and potential technology improvements.
- Generation of simulation datasets and technical documentation.
- Support for innovation, research, and future product development activities.
- Contribution to technical publications, invention disclosures, and advanced engineering studies.
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• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength
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• Think big and execute
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• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication
About Vertiv
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.
Work Authorization
No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, Simscape, PLECS, PSCAD, LTspice, or Python-based simulation environments
- Programming experience with MATLAB/Simulink and Python
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills
- Experience with dynamic system modeling, control systems, power electronics, optimization, data analysis, or visualization
- Experience with machine learning
- Exposure to Model-in-the-Loop, Software-in-the-Loop, or Hardware-in-the-Loop
- C/C++ programming experience
- Prior laboratory, research, or industry project experience
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, with standard medical, dental, and vision plans plus wellness and mental-health resources. Core offerings also include disability and life insurance and an Employee Assistance Program.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off includes paid holidays and PTO typical of large employers, and many U.S. salaried roles feature flexible or "unlimited" PTO approaches. These programs are part of a structured, global total rewards framework.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair at start for many office-based, engineering, and field service roles, and total compensation packages are viewed as stable. In some hourly manufacturing settings, overtime opportunities help boost overall earnings.
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What We Do
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to ensure its customers’ vital applications run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extends from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs approximately 20,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. For more information, and for the latest news and content from Vertiv, visit Vertiv.com.
