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Number: MER00047X6 You have a very good degree in an MINT study program and want to contribute to the further development of electrical traction machines with a promotion? You like working at the interface between pre-development, production and quality? We, the process development team for electric drives, are part of the planning and production technology center for the drivetrain at Untertürkheim site. We develop innovative manufacturing processes and ensure their degree of ripening up to series introduction. As part of a technology project for future drive systems, we are looking for a doctoral student for research and development of wire wire windings for electrical traction machines. Your tasks include: Investigation of the electromagnetic properties and production influences of wire wire windings

Development and validation of electromagnetic simulation models for calculating winding losses

Analysis and optimization of suitable wire geometries and relevant manufacturing processes

Design and design of test specimens and their electromagnetic characterization

derivation of design and action recommendations for future winding systems

The specific design of the topic of the doctorate is done in coordination with the university, you and us.

The activity can begin from January 2027.

Very good university degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, production technology or a comparable degree course

Knowledge of electrical drive technology, electromagnetism and numerical simulation

Programming skills, preferably in Python or MATLAB

Experience with FEM simulations, CAD or characterization of electrical components

Secure knowledge of German and English in word and writing

Structured, analytical and self-responsive operation as well as strong team and communication skills

Additional information:

Doctorate in the Mercedes-Benz Group! Benefit from our know-how, an international expertise network, research materials, work insights and personal support by mentors – in addition to your university. Further information can be found here. We look forward to your online application with CV, Letters and Certificates. Please do not forget to mark your documents as ''relevant for this application' in the online form and note the maximum file size of 5 MB. Disabled and equalized applicants are welcome! The sbv-untertuerkheim@mercedes-benz.com) is happy to support you in the application process. People Solutions will be happy to help you with questions about the application process. You can reach us by email via myhrservice@mercedes-benz.com or by phone at 0711/17-99000 (Mo-Fr 10-12am & 13-15am).

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