Job Description

Work environment

Immerse yourself in a modern development environment where you will work on cutting‑edge technologies for electric drives and directly transform your ideas into innovative solutions. Our “E‑Drives, Power Electronics and Transmissions Development” division within Group Components at the Kassel site holds group-wide responsibility for developing all future pulse inverters (PWR) for electric drive systems. As part of our dedicated team, you will contribute to the advancement of high‑performance power electronics and gain valuable hands‑on experience in a professional laboratory environment. Apply now and actively help shape the mobility of tomorrow!

Possible tasks within this role

• Supporting static and dynamic testing of automotive power modules and contribute to the implementation of suitable test solutions
• Designing, executing, and documenting power‑module tests based on functional and safety‑related requirements
• Co-developing a software tool for automated testing of power modules, including test sequence automation and data processing
• Designing and developing tools such as adapter boards to enable efficient and precise test execution
• Developing and implementing automated test procedures and evaluation routines to optimize testing processes

Qualification requirements

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  Enrollment in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a comparable degree program from the 5th bachelor semester onward (Master’s students preferred)
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  Good to excellent academic performance and a strong interest in applied research and practical testing
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  Solid knowledge of power electronics, particularly in the fields of automotive inverter systems, hardware development, and power‑module packaging technologies
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  Practical laboratory experience, including handling of common lab equipment such as power supplies, oscilloscopes, function generators, electronic loads, and temperature chambers
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  Relevant experience with MATLAB, PLECS, SPICE, and Python
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  Experience in setting up and safely operating high‑voltage test benches is an advantage
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  Independent working style and quick comprehension
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  English language level B2

The following documents must be submitted with your application

• Curriculum Vitae
• Current certificate of enrolment
• Current transcript of records
• Work permit for non-EU citizens
• In case of a compulsory internship, a certificate from the university

Keywords

Semiconductor technology, power semiconductor testing, SiC/GaN power devices, test automation, EMC measurement technology, test bench development, laboratory automation, embedded system testing, vehicle energy conversion

Contact person for this posting: Maximilian Kaeding