Industrial PhD Researcher – High voltage SiC switch for Medium-Voltage Applications

Huawei Research Center Germany & Austria; Nürnberg; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading technology research center in Nürnberg is seeking an Industrial PhD Researcher specializing in High voltage SiC switches for Medium-Voltage applications. The role involves groundbreaking research and development of power electronics technologies. Candidates should possess a Master of Science in Power Electronics or a similar discipline, with expertise in wide-bandgap semiconductors and lab experience. The position offers a dynamic work environment enriched with training opportunities and knowledge sharing among a diverse team.

Leistungen

Healthy meals in company canteen

Broad range of training opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Power Electronics or related field.
• Hands-on experience in an R&D environment is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of semiconductor physics and power electronic topologies.

Aufgaben

• Perform literature analysis on Medium-Voltage applications.
• Research high-voltage switch design using SiC power devices.
• Document findings through patents and publications.

Kenntnisse

Power Electronics

Wide-bandgap semiconductor devices

Gate driving techniques

Electrical characterization

MATLAB

Python

Ausbildung

Master of Science (MSc) in Power Electronics or relevant discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Huawei’s Ohm Research Center in Nuremberg is responsible for Advanced Technology Research, Architecture Evolution Design and Strategic Technology Planning.

Huawei Digital Power is a business unit within Huawei that provides Enterprise & Industry customers, products and solutions like clean power generation, transportation electrification, site power facilities, data center facilities and embedded power. Huawei Digital Power is committed to integrate Digital and Power Electronics technologies to provide customers with high-quality, energy-efficient, green and low-carbon power electronics products, facilitating their business success.

The Power Conversion Technology Laboratory within Huawei’s Ohm Research Center in Nuremberg is responsible for Advanced Digital Power Technology Research, Architecture Evolution Design and Strategic Technology Planning and plays an important role in the Huawei Digital Power business in the design and development of power converters and control systems for applications such as PV Solar and Battery Energy Storage Field, Data Centers, Electric Vehicle and Embedded Power Supply.

Join us as a

Industrial PhD Researcher – High voltage SiC switch for Medium-Voltage Applications (m/f/d)

Your mission

• You will perform literature analysis and technical insights to identify challenges and future trends in Medium‑Voltage (MV) Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage System (ESS) applications.

• You will research on achieving a high‑voltage switch based on available Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices.

• You will research on gate‑driving techniques to insure dynamic and static voltage balancing.

• You will design and implementation of suitable packaging technologies facilitating the series connection of high‑voltage SiC devices.

• You will experimentally demonstrate the feasibility, proof of concepts and advantages of new findings in lab environment.

• You will attend world‑class academic conferences and exhibitions to help identify future trend and directions for MV renewable applications.

• You will document research fundings by means of patents, reports or publications in reputed journals/conferences.

Your areas of expertise

• A Master of Science (MSc) or equivalent degree in Power Electronics, Power Engineering or relevant Electrical & Electronics discipline.

• Hands‑on experience in a laboratory or R&D environment is a plus.

• Solid knowledge of wide‑bandgap semiconductor devices (especially SiC), gate‑drivers, packaging, semiconductor physics and power electronic topologies.

• Experience in semiconductor static and dynamic characterization.

• Familiarity with gate‑driver design, including PCB design with analog and digital electronic circuits.

• Experience in the electrical characterization of power electronics packaging.

• Good working knowledge of one or more of the following software tools is advantageous: MATLAB, Simulink, PLECS, Python, Octave.

• A target‑oriented, structured mindset with an eagerness to learn new topics.

• Very good written and spoken English, and open to cooperate in a multicultural and international team.

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Your rewards of working here

• Our culture is characterized by innovative power and team spirit as well as the intensive exchange of knowledge and experience within our global network.

• We offer healthy meals ranging from traditional Chinese to western delicacies in our famous company canteen.

• To keep your development ongoing, you will find a broad range of training opportunities. Many online and face‑to‑face training programs incl. language courses in German and Mandarin.

• Our diverse and welcoming environment is shaped by different backgrounds and around 40 individual nationalities.

• Self‑responsible work in a competent, motivated and constantly growing team.

Please send your application and CV (incl. cover letter and reference letters) in English.

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Driven by a commitment to operations, ongoing innovation and open collaboration, we have established a competitive ICT portfolio of end‑to‑end solutions in Telecom and enterprise networks, Devices and Cloud technology and services. Our ICT solutions, products and services are used in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over one‑third of the world's population. With 197,000 employees, Huawei is committed to develop the future information society and build a Better Connected World.