Work environment
We bring the future into series production. Our department for "Development of Electric Drives, Power Electronics & Transmissions", which is part of Volkswagen Group Components at the Kassel, Wolfsburg, and Gaimersheim sites, plays a leading role in this endeavor. It is responsible for the development of all future power electronics for electric drives and on-board-chargers. We are shaping the mobile future by consistently transforming our innovations into cost-effective products and continuously improving existing technologies. Become part of our team to shape the future of mobility together!
Possible Tasks within this Role
* Designing, simulating and testing of on-board chargers with digital control and analoge circuits
* Conducting an in depth study on a specific area within power converter system power electronics
* Creating and develpoing of basic software and hardware prototypes
* Utilizing design tools and implementing simulation models
* Collaborating directly with system engineers of VW to design and prototype key functions of next generation On-Board Chargers
The final doctoral topic is defined together with the professor. The prerequisite for the cooperation is the confirmation of supervision as well as a confirmed delimitation of topics by the professor of a university or research institution entitled to confer a doctorate.
Qualification requirements
* Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in computer science, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field
* Knowledge and / or highly motivated in gaining knowledge in Automotive On-Board Charger development
* Experienced in Embedded software programming using Microcontrollers (e.g. C2000, STM, Aurix)
* Capability in schematic and layout design
* Hands-on experience in hardware testing and debugging is preferred
* System level simulations such as using Matlab/Simulink/PLECs is preferred
* German or English language level B2
The following documents must be submitted with your application
* Curriculum Vitae
* Curent transcript of records / Certificate of Master's degree
Keywords
Model-Based Design, Digital control methods, Digital optimization methods, Real-time simulation, OBC-control concepts, Rapid prototyping, Embedded software, Matrix converter
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What we offer
* Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
* 35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
* Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
* Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
* Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group
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Contact person for this posting: Michele Knyhas