Research Engineer - DC-Microgrid project - Automated Code Generation Workflows
Research Engineer - DC-Microgrid project - Automated Code Generation Workflows for Power Electronics Systems (all genders) // Job-ID: 134-1
Festanstellung, Vollzeit · VILLACH
YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a Research Engineer you will be responsible for the automated code-generation workflow for the next generation of highest efficiency and power electronic systems.
- You will work in close collaboration with other experts in the Power Electronic Division which will complement your work from a topology optimization and control development system point of view. You will contribute to research projects (see example below) by defining MCU requirements, digging deep into MCU peripherals, understanding control requirements and maping them the available MCU hardware resources. Finally, you will implement control algorithms using different toolchains in selected MCU platforms and test your implementation in the lab with hardware in the loop test systems and real power electronics hardware. Collaboration with scientists from many different disciplines will enable you to optimize and implement code in order to operate the most efficient converter prototypes achieving highest power densities.
- In the DC-Microgrid project you work on:
- Developing innovative DC/DC converter technologies for varying voltage levels with advanced power semiconductor devices and new materials for magnetics design.
- Enhancing system efficiency, modularity and scalability in industrial DC-grid applications.
- Research on improving methods for energy flow optimization, protection and safety measures, EMI and stability investigations including subsystem interactions for advanced converter systems.
YOUR PROFILE
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
- Familiarity with power electronics topologies and converter principles.
- Experience of implementing control algorithms for microcontroller units (MCUs).
- Experience of code generation workflows.
- Deep understanding of MCU hardware and code deployment workflows.
- PCB design experience is a plus.
- Structured programming skills in these required programming languages: C, C++ and MATLAB required.
- Experience working with Texas Instruments (TI), STMicroelectronics (ST) or similar MCU series.
- Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT SAL
- End of the application period: 17 October 2024
- Earliest date of employment: 7 January 2025
- Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
- State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
- Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
- Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
- Home office in Austria (max. 40%) and work from anywhere in the European Union possible (< 25%).
- Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
- “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
- € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
- Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group D. We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications. For this position, your minimum monthly salary starts with EUR 3.141,00, paid 14 times a year.ABOUT US
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS 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 2026. 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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