Job Description
Job Description: <p> FM is a leading property insurer of the world's largest businesses, providing more than one-third of FORTUNE 1000-size companies with engineering-based risk management and property insurance solutions. FM helps clients maintain continuity in their business operations by drawing upon state-of-the-art loss-prevention engineering and research; risk management skills and support services; tailored risk transfer capabilities; and superior financial strength. To do so, we rely on a dynamic, culturally diverse group of employees, working in more than 100 countries, in a variety of challenging roles. </p><p></p><p>FM Research Physical Systems Resilience and Reliability Summer 2026 Internship or Co-op - Battery non-destructive testing</p><p></p><p></p><p>Join our team for a hands-on summer internship or summer/fall co-op focused on advancing next generation diagnostic techniques for Li ion cells and battery packs. This role is ideal for a graduate-level electrical engineering student excited about applying theory to real systems, building test setups, analyzing complex data, and contributing to cutting-edge research in battery health monitoring. Expected time frame is: 3-month Internship and/or 6-month Co-op. This is a full time, onsite role located in Norwood, MA.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Internship Objective</b></p><p>You will support a series of cell and pack cycling tests and evaluate the effectiveness of nondestructive diagnostic methods such as <b>pulse testing</b> and <b>Rapid-EIS (Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy)</b>. This internship offers deep exposure to electrical engineering principles, data analysis, and experimental lab work while working directly with advanced battery cyclers and modeling tools.</p><p></p><p><b>What You'll Work On (Project Details)</b></p><p>As an FM Research Intern or Co-op, you will:</p><ul><li>Learn the operation of battery cyclers and program them according to detailed test plans.</li><li>Conduct periodic nondestructive tests on Li ion cells to assess <b>State of Power (SoP)</b> and <b>State of Health (SoH)</b>.</li><li>Program cyclers to run <b>pulse testing</b> on cells/packs.</li><li>Perform <b>equivalent circuit modeling</b> and interpret model parameters.</li><li>Process and translate test data into established battery equivalent circuit models.</li><li>Support the development and refinement of test setups and experimental procedures.</li></ul> Qualifications: <ul><li>Graduate student pursuing <b>MS or PhD</b> in <b>Electrical Engineering</b>.</li><li>Strong proficiency in <b>MATLAB</b> and <b>Python</b>.</li><li>Knowledge of <b>equivalent circuit modeling</b> and data analysis.</li><li>Experience with <b>instrumentation</b>, <b>control systems</b>, and hands-on lab experimentation.</li><li>Ability to develop test setups and execute structured test plans.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred:</b></p><ul><li>Prior exposure to battery test equipment or EIS techniques.</li><li>Familiarity with battery health metrics and electrochemical principles.</li></ul><p></p><p> FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. </p><p></p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?21Z5QEafrJcrO2cdqAPSLQAajygFA%2fDWy" width="0" height="0" />