Job Description The tasks within the thesis will consist of: Theoretical and experimental study of Infineon power switches’ functional properties (switching speed, input/output capacitance, …), and key differences between technologies Literature research on the state of the art in science and technology Switching speed analysis as function of gate voltage levels Develop (SPICE) simulations for each power switch application including module, and refine models via characterization of stray inductances Conduct simulations to study effects of inverter electro-mechanical design on conducted and radiated electromagnetic emission Apply simulation models in system-level simulation of various inverter topologies and technologies Derive and evaluate functional concepts for possible gate driving solutions Hardware development of prototype board for inverter Analyze dependency of electromagnetic emission of prototype on switching frequency and speed Characterize effectiveness of DC-Link filter variants (active and passive) Writing scientific publications and presenting them at important scientific conferences and symposia The learnings out of the thesis will lead to… Innovative system concepts for optimizing electric drivetrain efficiency Dedicated product features for novel electronic components to support combination of power switch technologies Filtering concepts to optimize electro-magnetic compatibility (EMC) of traction inverters Validation of simulation methods and models via comparison to physical prototypes Your Profile A doctoral student is a research enthusiast, › …whose interests are scientific research combined with the passion for Infineon’s innovative products and applications. › …who enjoys working in an industrial environment in combination with an Infineon partner university. › …who appreciates open communication and the contribution of an international environment. › …and is thus an excellent candidate for a further academic or industrial career after completion of their thesis. As the ideal candidate you: Are eligible for full-time PhD studies and have a master’s degree in electrical engineering, physics or a related field with very good grades Have in-Depth knowledge of power electronics Have hands-on Experience with measurement techniques in high voltage laboratory Possess very good language skills in English and ideally German Know-how in following topics is preferable - but not mandatory … Experience in circuit design (Altium or other) Experience with analog simulation of power devices in SPICE (or similar) General knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) for power electronics Was wir Ihnen am Campeon bieten Coaching, mentoring networking possibilities Wide range of training offers & planning of career development International Assignments Different Career Paths: Project Management, Technical Ladder, Management & Individual Contributor Flexible working conditions Home Office Options Part-time work possible Sabbatical Creche and kindergarden with 220 spots and opening times until 5:30pm Holiday Child Care On-site social counselling and works doctor Health promotion programs On-site gym, jogging paths, beachvolleyball, tennis and soccer court On-site canteen Private insurance offers Wage payment in case of sick leave Corporate pension benefits Flexible transition into retirement Performance bonus Cheaper ticket for public transport and very own S-Bahn station Accessibility access for wheelchairs Möglichkeit mobil aus dem Ausland zu arbeiten (EU) WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization. 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