Master Thesis - Experimental determination of fracture properties of deliberately weakened layers in silicon carbide (f/m/div)

Job Family

Research & Development

Type of employment

Full time

Duration of employment

Temporary

Workplace type

Hybrid

Preferred start date

2026-09-01

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Student/Intern/Trainee

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No

The KAI Competence Center for Automotive and Industrial Electronics was founded in 2006, is a 100% subsidiary of Infineon, and is located in the Villach Technology Park. The focus of our research is the reliability of power semiconductors in automotive and industrial applications.

• Techniques: Gain exposure to fracture‑mechanical testing, scanning electron microscopy, and three‑dimensional (3D) surface mapping via white‑light interferometry
• Application: Transfer experimental insights to structures relevant to sustainable, low‑waste wafering in the semiconductor domain
• Characterization: Investigate how manufacturing parameters influence interface toughness and morphology to support data‑driven process optimization
• Correlation: Use and refine an existing testing workflow to produce robust mechanical datasets and correlate them with microscopy observations

Further Information:

Type of employment: Temporary / Full-time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
Duration: 8 months

• Education: Enrolled in a Master in Materials Science, Physics or Mechanical Engineering
• Sample Prep and Testing: Experience in or strong motivation to learn about mechanical sample preparation and testing
• Microscopy Techniques: Knowledge of or a strong willingness to learn microscopy methods including electron microscopy
• Language Skills: Ability to work and communicate well with our international team in English and/or German

This position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (full-time), employment group B for bachelor students, employment group D for master students (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2026-05-01.pdf).

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Certificate of matriculation at a university
• Latest Transcript of records (up-to-date)
• Highest completed educational certificate (Matura certificate for Bachelor students, Bachelor certificate for Master students)
• Reference letter (optional)

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