MSc Thesis Opportunities Through a Summer Internship – Multiple Openings

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Job Description Summary Job Description Location: Tampere, Finland GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business serves customers globally with over 17,000 employees in more than 80 countries. Grid Solutions helps enable the transition to a more reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy system by bringing together advanced technologies and expertise across the power grid value chain. The business provides equipment, systems, and services for the transmission, distribution, and conversion of electricity, supporting utilities and industries in building the grid of the future. In Tampere, our teams contribute to the development of Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) and STATCOM solutions, which play an important role in improving power system stability, voltage control, and grid performance. These technologies are essential for integrating renewable energy, increasing transmission efficiency, and supporting the evolving needs of modern power systems. We are offering several opportunities for students who want to begin with a summer internship and continue with an MSc thesis in the autumn. These positions are intended only for MSc thesis workers following this schedule. The openings are suitable for students in electrical engineering, automation, software engineering, embedded systems, applied AI, or power electronics who are looking to combine practical summer work with a thesis topic that has real business relevance. When applying, please select the two domains you are most interested in and rank them in priority order. This helps us evaluate your application against the most relevant opportunities. If you are a more experienced candidate looking for a regular engineering role rather than an MSc thesis opportunity, we kindly ask you to apply for other suitable openings through our jobs portal. Available Thesis Domains 1) Control Software In the Control Software domain, the work focuses on the development, testing, and validation of control software for advanced grid and power electronic applications. Typical topics may include control algorithm development, dynamic system modelling, simulation, model-based design, and performance optimization. Useful knowledge in this area may include: • MATLAB • Simulink • Control theory • Power system fundamentals • Software development practices 2) Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Automatic Testing This domain focuses on real-time simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, automated testing, and system verification. Work in this area may include development of test environments, test case automation, HIL setups, and validation of system functionality. Useful knowledge in this area may include: • Real Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) • Automated testing methods • Scripting or programming skills • Signal analysis • Understanding of power systems or control systems 3) Power Electronics The Power Electronics domain offers opportunities in the design, analysis, and testing of power electronic systems used in grid applications such as FACTS and STATCOM solutions. Typical focus areas may include converter technologies, simulation, measurements, component evaluation, efficiency optimization, and thermal behaviour. 4) Edge AI on Grid The Edge AI on Grid domain combines power systems, data analytics, and AI-based applications for grid environments. Topics may include anomaly detection, condition monitoring, predictive analytics, and edge-deployable machine learning solutions. Useful knowledge in this area may include: • Python • Machine learning fundamentals • Data processing • Edge computing concepts • Interest in power system applications 5) Embedded Software In the Embedded Software domain, you will work on embedded software development for device- and system-level applications. Typical work may include software implementation, debugging, low-level testing, communication interfaces, and software architecture development. Useful knowledge in this area may include: • C/C++ • Embedded systems fundamentals • Debugging tools • Microcontroller-based development • Real-time operating systems such as VxWorks, Yocto, and ThreadX • Communication technologies such as Ethernet, USB, SPI, and UART Useful knowledge in this area may include: • Power electronics basics • Circuit analysis • MATLAB / Simulink • Electrical measurements • Understanding of converter-based energy systems What We Expect from You We are looking for students with relevant university-level studies and a genuine interest in one of the listed technology areas. You may be studying electrical engineering, automation engineering, software engineering, embedded systems, computer science, power electronics, or a related field. We value: • A proactive and curious attitude • Willingness to learn and solve technical challenges • Ability to work independently as well as in a team • Good communication skills in English What We Offer We offer an opportunity to work on meaningful technologies that support the future of energy. You will learn from experienced professionals, gain practical experience in an international technology environment, and build a natural path from a summer internship to an MSc thesis. At our Tampere, Finland location, you will be part of developing advanced grid technologies with real impact on power system reliability, performance, and sustainability. Application Instructions Please submit your application through our careers site and include: • Your CV • Your transcript of records • A short motivation letter • Your two preferred domains ranked in priority order If you are applying for these opportunities, please note that these positions are intended specifically for students who are available for a summer internship followed by an MSc thesis in the autumn. If you are looking for a regular engineering or specialist role, please visit our jobs portal and apply for other suitable openings. Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No