PhD Student On-Board Charger Control (f/m/d)

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 analog 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

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

• Curent transcript of records / Certificate of Master's degree

What we offer

• Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
• 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

Location: Gaimersheim, DE, 85080 Wolfsburg, DE, 38440 Kassel, DE, 34219

Department: Research and Development

Working Model: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Remote Working: Up to 80%