Location: Schwaig-Oberding, Bavaria, Germany Job ID: R0090150 Date Posted: 2025-06-05 Company Name: HITACHI ASTEMO EUROPE GMBH Profession (Job Category): Communications & Corporate Affairs Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Ready to contribute to the future of automotive industry? We are part of Hitachi Astemo focusing on world-leading advanced mobility solutions within the fields of electrification, autonomous driving, and connectivity to help reduce environmental damage, decrease traffic accidents, and improve comfort. Together, we contribute to a sustainable society and improved quality of life by providing mobility solutions that satisfy our customers and form the future core of automotive and motorcycle systems. Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Own the Future, become a part of the team as: Master’s Thesis Student (m/f/d) – Function Development for On-Board Chargers in Electric Vehicles Are you ready to dive into one of the key technologies driving the electric vehicle revolution? We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated Master’s student to complete their thesis within our R&D department, focusing on the function development of On-Board Chargers (OBC) for electric vehicles. In this role, you will work at the intersection of hardware and software, contributing to the development of core charging functionalities. Your core responsibilities include: Thesis Scope & Topics (customizable based on university requirements): Analysis and specification of OBC system functions Development of functional concepts and implementation strategies Modeling and simulation of key functions Documentation and presentation of thesis results to internal stakeholders Profile and Qualifications: Enrolled in a Master’s program in electrical engineering, automotive engineering, or a related field Solid understanding of power electronics, control systems, and vehicle electrical architecture Ideally, first experience with embedded systems, simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) Independent, analytical, and structured working style Strong communication skills in English and German Passion for electromobility and curiosity to explore new technical challenges Why Hitachi Astemo? At Hitachi Astemo, we respect each other, never pass the buck and work creatively to accomplish our mission. Our people are given exciting opportunities to develop and grow in a truly international business, where they are proud to be part of a collaborative and innovative team. Diversity & Inclusion is valued to build and leverage an inclusive work environment and embrace diversity to unlock our full potential. We believe that this will give us the strength to drive great innovations to create new values for people, vehicles and the society, and to unlock our full potential to become a global leader in everything we do. Sounds Interesting? Then we would like to get to know you. Apply online via our career site - we look forward to receiving your application! www.hitachiastemo.com/en/careers