YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES
The power electronics division of SAL is growing. To strengthen our team in Graz focusing on research projects of power converter system design for various industrial applications, we are looking for a scientist with focus on magnetics design for power converters.
Your tasks will include :
- Working on research projects in close collaboration with industrial / academic partners and other scientists focusing on power converters for various applications.
- Analysis of system requirements, literature / market review of state-of-the-art solutions, propose suitable solutions according to requirements and specifications.
- Topology and system architecture study, modelling and simulation of power converter systems.
- Magnetics design for different power electronics topologies and converters.
- Develop advanced design and optimization methodology / platform for power converter and for high frequency magnetic components.
- Support on power converter hardware design and testing.
- Develop new project ideas and prepare innovation project proposals for funding calls and / or industrial partners together with other scientists.
- Documentation of research outcomes and writing publications in worldwide leading conferences and journals.
- Attend conferences / workshops / tutorials and give scientific talks.
- Supervising interns and undergraduate students.
YOUR PROFILE
PhD degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on power electronics.Solid background in power electronics, familiar with commonly used power converter topologies and their applications.Proven track records of previous project experiences with focus on modeling, design and optimization of magnetics for power converters.Proficiency of Matlab / Simulink and at least one power electronics circuit tool (e.g., PLECS, Simplis / Simetrix, LTspice).Experience with magnetics design / simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS Maxwell or others).Hands on skills for characterization and testing of magnetic components are preferred.Experience with Pareto front analysis for power converters including magnetics is a big plus.Familiar with design and optimization of high frequency isolated DC / DC converters including high frequency magnetic components is a big plus.Experience in writing publications in leading conferences and journals.Highly enthusiastic and motivated for research activities and cutting-edge technologies for power electronics and motor drives. Willing to learn new technologies and think outside of the box.Self-organized and target-oriented working style, ready to take technical challenges and new responsibilities.Good communications skills and teamwork spirit.Fluency in English, both written and spoken.IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SAL
Permanent contract, full time.Diversified research activities with plenty of technical challenges.State-of-the-art lab facilities and instruments.Internal and external training opportunities for further development.Home Office possible.4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.Family & kids friendly.Free coffee / milk / tea & fresh fruits.