Research Assistant - Integration of contactless charging systems

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions in Germany and is the world's leading organisation for application-oriented research. Around 30 000 employees develop the annual research volume of 2.9 billion euros.

At the Erlangen site, the more than 400 employees of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Component Technology IISB design application-related research and development on innovative topics of semiconductor technology and power electronics.

Do you want to participate in forward-looking projects in the field of contactless energy transmission for electric vehicles and actively shape the technologies of tomorrow? Then we have an exciting offer for you!

The field of contactless energy transmission for mobile applications is currently gaining massive importance in the context of electrification and autonomous driving. In this context and technologies of contactless energy transmission, a new location of the Fraunhofer IISB in Hallstadt near Bamberg is being built.

In order to strengthen our newly created team, we are now looking for an dedicatedn scientific staff*in for the development, optimization and testing of procedures for the roadside integration of these systems.

What you do with us

• They develop and optimize processes for integration of contactless charging systems (coil systems, lines, management units) in road-side materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• They develop innovative technologies to ensure the mechanical stability, thermal efficiency and electrical functionality of the integrated systems.
• They investigate interactions between the charging systems and the surrounding infrastructure, in particular with regard to durability, weather resistance and road loadability.
• They support the development of methods for the installation, repair and maintenance of charging systems on site.
• They work on the industrialization of integration processes, including automation and scalability for use in road construction.
• You document your results and present them in internal and external project circles. They work closely with interdisciplinary teams from science and industry and bring their expertise into cooperation.

What you bring

• They have a completed academic degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, mechatronics, industrial engineering, electrical engineering or a comparable field of expertise.
• Ideally, you have experience in road construction, infrastructure technologies or the integration of technologies in building structures.
• You have knowledge in the material science of concrete, asphalt or other road construction materials as well as in process optimization.
• They bring experience in the automation and scaling of manufacturing processes.
• They are interested in new technologies and are motivated to engage in innovative topics.
• A structured, independent and result-oriented way of working in the team will award you. They have very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing.

What you can expect

• A varied and demanding activity at top scientific level with free space for implementing own ideas
• Working on pioneering projects in the field of contactless energy transmission for electric vehicles.
• Practical experience through interesting and varied project work in innovative and motivated teams
• Modern technical equipment and an inspiring and internationally shaped work environment
• Comprehensive networking opportunities and further development opportunities for your individual career design
• Possibility of promotion
• Structured onboarding
• Good work-life balance through flexible working hours and sliding time model
• 30 days holiday a year
• 50% grant to the Deutschland-Ticket Jobticket (VAG)
• Holiday care facilities
• Occupational pension (VBL)
• Attractive training measures

The job is limited to two years.

We value and promote the diversity of the competences of our employees and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Disabled people are preferably set with the same suitability. The weekly working time is 39 hours. The body can also be occupied in parttime. Employment, remuneration and social benefits are based on the public service collective agreement (TVöD). In addition, Fraunhofer can provide performance and success-dependent variable compensation components. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process with its focus on key technologies relevant to the future as well as on the exploitation of results in business and industry. As a guide and impulse provider for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it works with the design of our society and our future. Did we awaken your interest? Then apply online with your meaningful application documents. We look forward to meeting you!

Questions about this job will be answered to you: Dr. Florian Risch Phone +[for phone number see the original ad] [for e-mail see the original ad]

Questions about the application process will be answered to you: Nadja Ingarsia Phone +[for phone number see the original ad] [for e-mail see the original ad]

Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Component Technology IISB www.iisb.fraunhofer.de

Reference number: 77840

Questions about this job will be answered to you: Dr. Florian Risch Phone +[for phone number see the original ad] [for e-mail see the original ad]

Questions about the application process will be answered to you: Nadja Ingarsia Phone +[for phone number see the original ad] [for e-mail see the original ad]

Joblocations:

91058 Erlangen, Schottkystraße 10, BAYERN, GERMANY

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