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PhD Student, Power Electronics
Volkswagen Group. Investigate and evaluate various gallium nitride device technologies for automotive traction inverters .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in power electronics and electric drive systems, with a strong focus on GaN-based traction inverters. Proficient in circuit simulation and PCB design, complemented by excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills in interdisciplinary settings.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Power ElectronicsGaN-Based Traction InvertersMATLAB/SimulinkPCB DesignAnalytical Problem-Solving
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Hard Skills
Power ElectronicsElectric Drive SystemsCircuit SimulationPCB DesignPrototype DevelopmentDevice Protection ConceptsHigh Power Density DesignThermal ManagementEMCSystem Integration
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingIndependenceProactivityCommunicationTeamwork
Tools & Technologies
MATLABSimulinkLTspiceCircuit Simulation Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s DegreeDiplom Degree
Industry Keywords
Gallium NitrideAutomotive Traction InvertersTechnology CharacterizationPerformance AssessmentInterdisciplinary Collaboration
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Investigate and evaluate various gallium nitride device technologies for automotive traction inverters
- Collaborate with semiconductor and power module manufacturers for technology characterization and performance assessment
- Design, implement, and validate automotive-grade gate-driver and device-protection concepts for GaN-based traction inverters
- Develop system integration concepts focused on high power density, low parasitic inductance, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), thermal management, and overall converter performance
- Develop, test, and characterize a prototype demonstrator to validate proposed concepts and design approaches
- Define the final doctoral topic together with the professor
Requirements
What you’ll need- Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Confirmation of supervision and confirmed delimitation of topics by a professor of a university or research institution entitled to confer a doctorate
- Solid knowledge of power electronics and electric drive systems
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, LTspice, or comparable circuit simulation tools
- Experience with PCB design and layout software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- High level of motivation and commitment
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills in an interdisciplinary environment
- Curriculum Vitae required
- Current transcript of records / Master’s or Diplom degree certificate required
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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
- Monthly allowance of €167
- 49% share of the variable bonus