Scientist Power Electronics – Magnetics Design for Power Converters (f/m/d)

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.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E (E1 salary = EUR 3.520, paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week). For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum salary of EUR 61.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract).

ABOUT US

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronic Based Systems (EBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire EBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2023. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated. 

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