PhD Student Steering System Development: Virtual Sensing, Volkswagen AG

PhD Student Steering System Development: Virtual Sensing

Volkswagen AG

Location:
Germany, Braunschweig

Category:
Research and Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Description:

In our 'Steer-by-Wire' sub-department, we deal with future topics in the field of steering systems, in particular primarily with steer-by-wire steering systems. The department has expertise at all system levels, from the mechanical design of the steering systems to the selection and specification of electronic components and its own software development. Would you like to immerse yourself in the world of steering systems and play a key role in shaping the future in this field with your work? Then apply now!

Job Responsibility:

Analyzing the mechanical subsystems of a steer-by-wire system: FFA (Force Feedback Actuator) and RWA (Road Wheel Actuator)
Developing system models
Developing virtual sensors for the technical optimization of the steering system with regard to performance and costs, as well as developing functions based on this
Testing and validating the developed functions in simulation, on the test bench and in the vehicle on the proving ground as well as parameterizing the functions
Transferring the development results into the series development process

Requirements:

Good to very good university degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, control engineering or comparable qualifications giving access to doctoral studies
Programming skills, especially in MATLAB/Simulink, C
Extensive experience in the field of control engineering
Knowledge in the field of technical mechanics and automotive engineering
Analytical thinking as well as teamwork and initiative

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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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