The VT ET IN PE E department develops power electronics for electric vehicles. One focus is the integration of SiC-based semiconductor devices. This integration includes innovative design concepts such as the Encapsulate Mold Compound (EMC) of the SiC power modules and their reliability assessment.

Your new challenges:

• Thermo-mechanical simulations using 3D-FEM
• Thermo-mechanical modelling of the materials used, especially the EMC
• Production of material samples and material characterization EMC
• Thermo-mechanical stress tests and statistical evaluation
• Microstructural Analysis
• EMC Material Selection and Lifetime Model Creation

Your profile:

• Completed Master's degree in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or comparable qualification
• Programming skills, e.g. Python
• User knowledge of ANSYS desirable
• Enjoyment of experimental work such as sample preparation and microscopy
• Basic knowledge of semiconductor device physics desirable
• Very good knowledge of German and English, both written and spoken
• Independence; Analytical thinking and creativity

At Vitesco Technologies, we place great importance on creating a working environment that promotes and actively supports diversity and inclusion. We look forward to receiving applications from all interested people, because your potential is what counts for us!

Within the framework of this freelance doctoral position (20 hours), the possibility of a doctorate is given and desired. The remaining 50% of your time is to be used independently for your doctorate. You can rely on the professional support of our experts and draw on the extensive resources of Vitesco Technologies. This position is to be filled for a limited period of 3 years.

Arbeitszeit: Part time 

Ihr Ansprechpartner: Nelly Kalischewski