3newable Paid Internship

3newable is a small company located in the San Francisco Bay Area working on wave energy converters and ultraviolet biofouling inhibitors for oceanographic applications. This internship will focus on testing 3newable's WEC, with new control electronics, on 3newable's recently-upgraded laboratory WEC tester. Operating parameters will be chosen to optimize performance for an upcoming test deployment off the coast of Oregon. Motor control programming and mechanical assembly will be required.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a bachelor's or master's degree program in
Mechanical, Electrical, Ocean or Aeronautical Engineering, Physics or similar, having completed at least the first two years, or a combination of relevant technical education and experience
Desirable experience:
- Experience assembling mechanical equipment (can be a hobby)
- Experience programming a microcontroller or other controller, or a course in control systems
- Rudimentary electronic circuits and measurement experience
- Some familiarity with mechanical CAD such as Autodesk Inventor
This position has physical requirements that most students will be able to meet. They will be discussed with candidates reaching the interview stage, but any candidate may request a list earlier.

Learn more at 3newable.com. To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume and dates available to jefouquet@outlook.com. (More information may be requested from candidates who look like a good fit.)