The Research Unit “Architectures & Topologies” of the SAL Power Electronics Division focuses on new topologies for various inverters, the utilization of newest switching devices and modules as well as the optimization of passive technologies in power converters.

For the upcoming projects, we are looking for a new colleague to join the team. The scope of the projects we do ranges from the component level and its integration into the power converter systems till filter design for electromagnetic compatible converters. Typical applications we do are traction inverters, onboard chargers and industrial converters for DC-Microgrids.

In this position you will implement new concepts for power converters especially for DC/DC converters for applications in automotive and industrial environments. You will perform simulations, create PCB layouts and finally perform measurements on the hardware in the lab. You will lead work packages for research projects that include the tasks described and at the same time act as the interface between our and other research units within SAL.

In addition, we expect you to support researchers and Ph D students in translating the latest concepts and ideas into final hardware and to assist them with testing and verification.

• MSc degree in power electronics
• Experience with dc/dc converters
• First experience in power converter hardware design
• Knowledge and experience
  • with wide-bandgap power devices,
  • EMI filter design and conducted emissions,
  • magnetics design for inductors and transformers ideally also for planar approaches and
  • modelling and control of power converter.
• Preferable experience with MATLAB/Simulink and PCB design software (e.g. Altium Designer)
• Hands-on person mentality – bringing ideas towards final hardware
• Self-contained and organized working style
• Relocation to Graz / Austria
• English language skills are essential to work in our multidisciplinary and multicultural team

• 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 E. We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications. For this position, your minimum monthly salary starts with EUR 3.827,00 , paid 14 times a year.

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