FranklinWH Energy Storage Inc.

Electrical Engineer Assistant Intern

Location
San Jose, CA
Date
Summer 2024/2025
Engagement
Vendor

Overview

This work was performed in a vendor capacity while supporting the client’s engineering and operational teams.

Supported battery system manufacturing, assembly operations, and troubleshooting. Assisted with identifying mechanical and production issues in energy storage equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Assisted with battery system manufacturing and assembly operations.
  • Diagnosed a robotic-arm failure that stopped battery-pack production.
  • Disassembled equipment and identified a damaged mechanical hook.
  • Replaced faulty components and helped restore assembly-line operation.
  • Supported troubleshooting and engineering workflow documentation.

Technical Skills / Tools

Energy storage systemsMechanical troubleshootingAssembly-line supportHardware repairRoot-cause analysis

What I Learned

  • Learned how mechanical alignment and component condition affect production uptime.
  • Gained experience diagnosing practical hardware failures.
  • Built confidence working around manufacturing equipment and engineering teams.