Project Assistant - Power Electronics (f/m/d)

full_or_Part-time • Villach

Your future responsibilities

The power electronics team located in Villach is seeking for motivated students to work side by side with our scientists and research engineers towards scientific paper contributions, preparation of lab setups and building prototypes and test setups for various scenarios.

As student you can get the unique possibility to expand your knowledge on the following list of emerging topics in power electronics:

• Explore the field of WBG devices and dig into device characterization, modelling and simulation for power electronic devices and systems.
• Work with novel test setups, characterize power semiconductor devices and build up multi-domain simulation models for power electronic simulations.
• Improve state-of-the-art power electronics packaging and cooling technologies for active and passive components.
• Understand the packaging and fabrication aspects of power electronic assemblies and work on novel mechanical solutions for improved packaging.
• Optimize power electronic converters by improving control algorithms and implement real time sensing options for condition monitoring of power electronic systems.
• Work on the electrical and mechanical design of next generation power converters with beyond state-of-the-art power density and efficiency.

Your profile

This position is meant for students from bachelor to master level, supporting the "study and work" program of FH Kärnten.

You want to complement your academic skillset with practical hands-on knowledge?
You love to explore new fields centered around power electronics applications?
You are highly motivated to join a young and dynamic team of scientists and research engineers?
You are eager to learn new things and don't fear diving deep into research papers?

If the answer to these questions is YES - we are waiting for YOUR application!

As the perfect candidate for a master thesis within our group in the research field of power electronics, you have enhanced capabilities beyond basic knowledge in multiple of the following fields:

• PCB design for electronic circuits.
• Simulations for active power devices andor passive components.
• Power semiconductor device characterization andor modelling.
• Passive components characterization.
• Power semiconductor device level packaging.
• Power electronics system integration and high density packaging.
• MCU programming and real-time MCU applications.
• Advanced mechanical design & simulation.
• FEM or CFD simulation of complex geometries or power electronic devices or systems

Depending on your performance and skillset there may be the possibility to expand the topics you will be working on towards a future master thesis or a master project.

Important Facts about SAL

• Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.
• Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
• Home Office possible.
• EUR 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or EUR 2 per day in supermarkets.
• Family & kids friendly.
• Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group C 1 (EUR 2681). We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications. For this position, your minimum monthly gross salary starts with EUR 2681, paid 14 times a year.

About us

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronic Based Systems (EBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire EBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future

Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.

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