PhD Student AI-based Requirement Engineering Power Electronics (f/m/d)

PhD Student AI-based Requirement Engineering Power Electronics (f/m/d)

Job ID:  17458
Company:  Volkswagen AG
Location: 

Baunatal, DE, 34225

Department:  Research and Development
Career Level:  PhD students
Working Model:  Full-time
Contract Type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  Up to 80%
Posting Date:  Oct 16, 2025

PhD Student AI-based Requirement Engineering Power Electronics (f/m/d)

Work environment

We bring the future into series production. Our department for "Development of Electric Drives, Power Electronics & Transmissions", which is part of Volkswagen Group Components at the Kassel, Wolfsburg, and Gaimersheim sites, plays a leading role in this endeavor. It is responsible for the development of all future inverters for electric drives. We are shaping the mobile future by consistently transforming our innovations into cost-effective products and continuously improving existing technologies. Become part of our team to shape the future of mobility together!

Possible tasks within this Role

  • Creating a comprehensive concept for the targeted use of artificial intelligence in requirements management
  • Developing appropriate models, methods, and processes
  • Optimizing and automating developed processes
  • Collaborating with the development team, especially with the requirements team 

 

Creating a comprehensive concept for the targeted use of artificial intelligence in requirements management. Developing appropriate models, methods, and processes. Optimizing and automating developed processes. Collaborating with the development team, particularly with the requirements team.The final dissertation topic will be defined jointly with the professor.

The prerequisite for collaboration is the professor's commitment to supervision as well as a confirmed topic boundary from the professor of a doctorate-granting university or research institution. 

Qualification requirements

  • Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in computer science, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field
  • Knowledge of and interest in requirements management
  • Good knowledge of neural network models, as well as supervised and reinforcement learning
  • Confident use of artificial intelligence
  • German or English language level B2

Keywords

 Dissertation, ASPICE


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

Work environment

We bring the future into series production. Our department for "Development of Electric Drives, Power Electronics & Transmissions", which is part of Volkswagen Group Components at the Kassel, Wolfsburg, and Gaimersheim sites, plays a leading role in this endeavor. It is responsible for the development of all future inverters for electric drives. We are shaping the mobile future by consistently transforming our innovations into cost-effective products and continuously improving existing technologies. Become part of our team to shape the future of mobility together!

Possible tasks within this Role

  • Creating a comprehensive concept for the targeted use of artificial intelligence in requirements management
  • Developing appropriate models, methods, and processes
  • Optimizing and automating developed processes
  • Collaborating with the development team, especially with the requirements team 

 

Creating a comprehensive concept for the targeted use of artificial intelligence in requirements management. Developing appropriate models, methods, and processes. Optimizing and automating developed processes. Collaborating with the development team, particularly with the requirements team.The final dissertation topic will be defined jointly with the professor.

The prerequisite for collaboration is the professor's commitment to supervision as well as a confirmed topic boundary from the professor of a doctorate-granting university or research institution. 

Qualification requirements

  • Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in computer science, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field
  • Knowledge of and interest in requirements management
  • Good knowledge of neural network models, as well as supervised and reinforcement learning
  • Confident use of artificial intelligence
  • German or English language level B2

Keywords

 Dissertation, ASPICE


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:  17458
Company:  Volkswagen AG
Location: 

Baunatal, DE, 34225

Department:  Research and Development
Career Level:  PhD students
Working Model:  Full-time
Contract Type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  Up to 80%
Posting Date:  Oct 16, 2025

Volkswagen - that's why

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