Master Thesis: System Analysis of Wide Bandgap Motor Drives (f/m/div)

Do you have an affinity for power electronics and programming and are close to finishing your studies in Electrical Engineering, Robotics or a related field? Infineon Power & Sensor Systems (PSS) delivers future-oriented solutions to provide cutting-edge data transport and to make tools and systems smarter, smaller, lighter and more energy-efficient. Curious? Do not hesitate and apply now!During your thesis project, we expect you to become a growing expert for motor drive systems for the fast-growing market of autonomous robotics. The overall goal of this thesis is the investigation of system losses of a motor drive system consisting of a wide bandgap inverter stage as well as a motor and control unit. This means you will need to acquire some special knowledge and perform dedicated tasks:Knowledge gathering about state-of-the-art motor loss and inverter loss models as well as control strategies for motor drivesDevelopment of a loss model based on co-simulation techniques, coupling Finite Element Method (FEM) simulations with system simulationsImplementation of the loss model into an existing simulation frameworkValidation of the simulation results with real-world experimentsDocument your results by writing and submitting your Master ThesisSpecial focus will be on the analysis of harmonic losses on a low-inductance motor, which is excited by high-frequency pulse width modulation techniques. The loss model should then be used as an adaptation to an already existing motor and inverter model and validated by real-world measurements in a lab environment.This thesis has to be written in cooperation with an university.Further InformationType of employment: Temporary / Full-time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 and 7 Duration: min. 8 monthsYou successfully meet the requirements, if you are a motivated and committed student from the field of Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Robotics, Mechatronics or similar. You are best equipped for this task if your profile matches the following criteria:Completed all of your examsKnowledge and experience in power electronics (SPICE), system simulation (Simulink, FEM) and programming (MATLAB, C/C++)Knowledge and experience in practical lab workCommunicate well with our international team in English and GermanGood communication and organizational skillsThis position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (full-time), employment group D for master students (Please attach the following documents (German or English) to your application: Motivation letter CV Certificate of matriculation at a university Latest Transcript of records (not older than 6 months) Highest completed educational certificate (Matura certificate for Bachelor students, Bachelor certificate for Master students) Reference letter (optional)BenefitsCoaching, mentoring networking possibilitiesWide range of training offers & planning of career developmentInternational assignmentsDifferent career paths: Project Management, Technical Ladder, Management & Individual ContributorFlexible working conditionsHome office optionsPart-time work possible (also during parental leave)SabbaticalChild care in Villach & KlagenfurtOn-site social counselling and works doctorHealth promotion programsOn-site canteenPrivate insurance offersWage payment in case of sick leaveCorporate pension benefitsFlexible transition into retirementPerformance bonusAccessibility, access for wheelchairs