Student helper for Rapid Control Prototyping and Laboratory Testing

Aalborg-University; Aalborg; On-site; DKK 179,000 - 234,000; Part time

Job summary

Aalborg University invites applications for a student helper in Rapid Control Prototyping and Laboratory Testing. The position runs from October 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 and is a part-time, student employment.

The role supports AAU Energy projects in VRE2H2 and GreenMag, involving converter control on dSpace, PLC setups, and software-based lab work. Applicants should have knowledge of power systems and electronics, experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS, Python programming, and data analysis, as

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Power systems

Power electronics

Control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Python

Thermal cameras

Data analysis

Tools

dSpace

PLC

Job description

Student helper for Rapid Control Prototyping and Laboratory Testing

The Faculty of Engineering and Science, Department of Energy

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 informationRead 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.

Type of employment

Type of employment Temporary position more than 6 months

Contract type

Contract type Part-time

Number of positions

Number of positions 1

Full-time equivalent 8

City

City Aalborg

County *

Country

Reference number

Reference number 2026/1007

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