PhD Student On-Board Charger Control (f/m/d)

PhD Student On-Board Charger Control (f/m/d)

Job ID:  21068
Company:  Volkswagen AG
Location: 

Gaimersheim, DE, 85080 Wolfsburg, DE, 38440 Kassel, DE, 34219

Department:  Research and Development
Career Level:  PhD students
Working Model:  Full-time
Contract Type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  Up to 80%
Posting Date:  Apr 17, 2026

PhD Student On-Board Charger Control (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 power electronics for electric drives and on-board-chargers. 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

  • Designing, simulating and testing of on-board chargers with digital control and analoge circuits
  • Conducting an in depth study on a specific area within power converter system power electronics
  • Creating and develpoing of basic software and hardware prototypes
  • Utilizing design tools and implementing simulation models
  • Collaborating directly with system engineers of VW to design and prototype key functions of next generation On-Board Chargers

 

The final doctoral topic is defined together with the professor. The prerequisite for the cooperation is the confirmation of supervision as well as a confirmed delimitation of topics by the professor of a university or research institution entitled to confer a doctorate.

Qualification requirements

  • Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in computer science, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field
  • Knowledge and / or highly motivated in gaining knowledge in Automotive On-Board Charger development
  • Experienced in Embedded software programming using Microcontrollers (e.g. C2000, STM, Aurix)
  • Capability in schematic and layout design
  • Hands-on experience in hardware testing and debugging is preferred
  • System level simulations such as using Matlab/Simulink/PLECs is preferred
  • German or English language level B2

The following documents must be submitted with your application

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Curent transcript of records / Certificate of Master's degree

Keywords

Model-Based Design, Digital control methods, Digital optimization methods, Real-time simulation, OBC-control concepts, Rapid prototyping, Embedded software, Matrix converter


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: Michele Knyhas

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 power electronics for electric drives and on-board-chargers. 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

  • Designing, simulating and testing of on-board chargers with digital control and analoge circuits
  • Conducting an in depth study on a specific area within power converter system power electronics
  • Creating and develpoing of basic software and hardware prototypes
  • Utilizing design tools and implementing simulation models
  • Collaborating directly with system engineers of VW to design and prototype key functions of next generation On-Board Chargers

 

The final doctoral topic is defined together with the professor. The prerequisite for the cooperation is the confirmation of supervision as well as a confirmed delimitation of topics by the professor of a university or research institution entitled to confer a doctorate.

Qualification requirements

  • Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in computer science, mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field
  • Knowledge and / or highly motivated in gaining knowledge in Automotive On-Board Charger development
  • Experienced in Embedded software programming using Microcontrollers (e.g. C2000, STM, Aurix)
  • Capability in schematic and layout design
  • Hands-on experience in hardware testing and debugging is preferred
  • System level simulations such as using Matlab/Simulink/PLECs is preferred
  • German or English language level B2

The following documents must be submitted with your application

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Curent transcript of records / Certificate of Master's degree

Keywords

Model-Based Design, Digital control methods, Digital optimization methods, Real-time simulation, OBC-control concepts, Rapid prototyping, Embedded software, Matrix converter


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: Michele Knyhas

Job ID:  21068
Company:  Volkswagen AG
Location: 

Gaimersheim, DE, 85080 Wolfsburg, DE, 38440 Kassel, DE, 34219

Department:  Research and Development
Career Level:  PhD students
Working Model:  Full-time
Contract Type:  Fixed-term
Remote Working:  Up to 80%
Posting Date:  Apr 17, 2026

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