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Phd Student Power Electronics

Germany, Wolfsburg · Job Posted September 12, 2025
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The future of mobility is evolving. Volkswagen manufactures vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in over 150 markets worldwide. E-mobility, smart mobility, and digital transformation are our core focus areas for the future. This role involves analyzing drive concepts, designing and simulating concepts, evaluating concepts at various levels, and developing/testing prototypes with a focus on power electronics and electric drive systems. The final doctoral topic is defined together with the professor.

Job Responsibility

  • Analyzing drive concepts with minimal dependency on battery characteristics (e.g., state of charge, voltage, etc.)
  • designing and simulating various concepts using standard circuit simulation tools
  • evaluating concepts at both drive and vehicle level
  • developing and testing a prototype, if applicable

Requirements

  • Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline
  • consistently strong academic performance
  • expertise in power electronics and electric drive systems
  • proficient in Matlab/Simulink, LT-Spice, or equivalent circuit simulation tools
  • highly self-motivated with a strong ability to work independently

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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