Student helper for Rapid Control Prototyping and Laboratory Testing

Aalborg University; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 123,000 - 179,000; Part time

Job summary

Aalborg University in Aalborg is seeking a student helper for Rapid Control Prototyping and Laboratory Testing. The position runs from October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and offers practical experience in power systems, control, and experimental work.

You will contribute to VRE2H2 and GreenMag projects, implementing converter control algorithms on the dSpace platform and supporting PLC-based control setups, with a focus on integrating digital tools into winding manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of power systems, power electronics and control.
• Experience with MATLAB Simulink and PLECS.
• Experience in Python programming, including development, testing and automation tasks.
• Experience with thermal cameras and data acquisition/communication protocols.
• Experience in data analysis for processing, visualization and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and verify converter control algorithms with grid forming capabilities on the dSpace platform.
• Support development of PLC-based control setups.
• Conduct software development and lab-based experimental work for integrating digital tools into the winding manufacturing process.

Skills

Power systems

Power electronics

Python programming

Data analysis

Laboratory testing

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Python (development/testing/automation)

Thermal cameras

Data acquisition protocols

Job description

AAU Energy is looking for a student helper for Rapid Control Prototyping and Laboratory Testing. The position is from October 1st 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter and ends on June 30th 2027.

The position requires:

• knowledge on power systems, power electronics and control
• knowledge and/or working experience with Matlab Simulink and PLECS
• experience in Python programming, including development, testing, and automation tasks.
• working experience with thermal cameras, including data acquisition and communication protocols.
• experience in data analysis using relevant tools for processing, visualization, and interpretation

The student helper will support specific activities in VRE2H2 and GreenMag projects. The following tasks are expected:

• implementation and verification of converter control algorithms with grid forming capabilities on dSpace platform
• support on development of PLC-based control setups
• software development and laboratory based experimental work for integration of digital tools into the winding manufacturing process.

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.

Do you have any questions?

If you have any questions, you are very welcome to contact the person listed at the bottom of the job posting.

Further information

Read more about our recruitment process here.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.

Salary and terms of employment

Salary and employment terms are in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement for Student Instructors at Universities etc. (Official title: Overenskomst for studenterundervisere ved universiteter mv.). Employment is conditional upon being a student.

Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world

Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.