Energy Storage Testing Intern - Power Systems; On-site

Our careers offer boundless opportunity for energetic, mission-driven applicants who seek challenge and impact in a fast-paced culture of teaching, learning, and professional growth developing solar+storage products.

This is a 1st shift position located on-site in Reno, NV or South Portland, ME.



Job Summary

• Support testing and evaluation of products against global standards for energy storage systems, high-power inverters, converters, and related power electronics equipment.
• Execute product safety testing and support construction reviews in accordance with applicable standards and test plans.
• Perform grid interoperability testing, troubleshooting, data analysis, and documentation.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, external labs, and other stakeholders to troubleshoot equipment under test, identify issues, and support practical solutions while maintaining project timelines and safe work practices.
• Support test automation using AC/DC power sources, measurement equipment, electronic load banks, and power conversion systems.
• Assist with test planning, schedule tracking, Gantt charts, and project execution activities.
• Design, build, and use test fixtures, test equipment, and lab setups to support certification and compliance testing.
• Set up test configuration hardware and firmware, execute tests, and post-process test results.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to improve testing efficiency and support the certification process.

• High School Diploma
• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics, or a related technical field.

• Basic understanding of high-voltage systems, electrical principles, and the ability to read or support the development of electrical wiring diagrams.
• Familiarity with electrical schematics, layout drawings, test setups, and other technical documentation.
• Hands-on exposure to lab equipment such as Yokogawa power analyzers, grid simulators, RLC load banks, and communication interfaces is preferred.
• Strong Python skills; experience with Pytest or test automation is a plus.
• Exposure to NRTL, product certification, or global compliance processes is a plus.
• Strong lab testing, data analysis, troubleshooting, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering and compliance teams.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while taking direction and feedback from team members.
• Willingness to travel as needed.