PhD Student - AI-Based Electric Machine Design (f/m/d)

Volkswagen AG; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading automotive company in Germany is seeking a PhD candidate for AI-assisted electric machine development. Join a supportive team to innovate in e-mobility while engaging in cutting-edge research. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in electrical engineering, with knowledge in electric machine design and machine learning. The position offers an attractive salary, flexible hours, and remote work options.

Leistungen

Attractive salary & 30 vacation days

35-hour week

Flexible working hours

Free seminars on scientific work

Participation in doctoral network

Qualifikationen

• A good to excellent university degree qualifying for PhD studies.
• Knowledge in electric machine design and/or machine learning.
• Experience with relevant simulation software.

Aufgaben

• Develop AI-based methods for the design of electric machines.
• Investigate loss mechanisms in electric machines.
• Simulate and evaluate machine concepts using modern tools.

Kenntnisse

Expertise in electric machine design

Knowledge of machine learning

Proficiency in simulation software (MATLAB, ANSYS, JMAG)

Ability to work in both German and English (B2 minimum)

Ausbildung

Master's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

JMAG

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Join a diverse and supportive team where you can grow, thrive, and unlock your full potential. As a PhD candidate (f/m/d) in the field of AI-assisted electric machine development, you will be part of an exciting and challenging research environment. Take the opportunity to actively shape the future of e-mobility at Volkswagen and contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge drive technologies. We are looking forward to your application!

Possible tasks within this role

• Develop AI-based methods for the design of electric machines
• Investigate loss mechanisms under variable modulation and switching frequencies
• Consider the influence of pulse-width modulation inverters on electric machine losses as a key design factor
• Simulate and evaluate machine concepts using modern tools (e.g., FEM, MATLAB/Simulink)
• Build and measure prototypes to validate developed concepts

The final dissertation topic will be defined in collaboration with the supervising professor. A prerequisite for the collaboration is a confirmed supervision agreement and a clearly defined research topic from a professor at a university or research institution with the right to confer doctoral degrees.

Qualification requirements

• A good to excellent university degree (Master's or equivalent) in electrical engineering or a related field, qualifying for PhD studies
• Knowledge in electric machine design and/or machine learning
• Experience with simulation software (e.g., MATLAB, ANSYS, JMAG)
• A responsible and structured working style, along with above-average commitment
• Language proficiency in German and English at minimum level B2 (CEFR)

Keywords

Dissertation, electric machines, AI-based optimization, loss mechanisms, variable modulation, switching frequency, pulse inverter (PWR), FEM simulation, prototype development, e-mobility

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

Contact person for this posting: Fabian Wenzel

Job ID: 17615

Company: Volkswagen AG

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