Master Thesis - Product Definition Engineer (f/m/div)
Job Family
Research & Development
Type of employment
Full time
Duration of employment
Temporary
Preferred start date
2026-04-01
Join As
Student/Intern/Trainee
Is this position eligible for Hire4IFX?
No
#WeAreIn to create tiny chips and big careers. The future won’t wait... why should you? Join us and make a difference. Whether you join as a student, intern, or trainee, you'll be part of something real - real projects, real impact, and real opportunities to grow. Are you in?
Your Role Key responsibilities in your new role
- Research and Learning: Learn about Infineon's Smart Power Switches and their reliability testing to gain a deep understanding of the technology and its applications
- Skill Development: Improve skills in circuit simulations, PCB design, and thermal management using state-of-the-art tools to enhance technical capabilities and expertise
- Study and Evaluation: Study different heating/cooling topologies and develop an evaluation scheme to scientifically compare them and identify optimal solutions
- Design and Prototyping: Design, build, and evaluate a working prototype of an accurate dynamic thermal management system to demonstrate practical application of knowledge and skills
- Documentation and Reporting: Document results and findings by writing and submitting a Master's thesis, presenting a comprehensive and well-structured report of the research and development process
This thesis has to be written in cooperation with a university.
Further Information
Type of employment: Temporary / Full-time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
Duration: min. 12 months Your Profile Qualifications and skills to help you succeed
- Education: Pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics or a similar field
- Knowledge and Technical Skills: Proficient in Altium or Cadence PCB design, with knowledge of software tools such as LTspice or SIMetrix, Plecs or MATLAB – Simulink as a plus
- Hands-on Experience: Basic competence in working in a lab environment and preferred experience in mechanical and soldering skills required
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage time effectively, independently structure research and writing processes, and a mindset motivated to explore new topics
- Teamwork: capable of working effectively in an international team
- Language Skills: Fluent in English, German is a plus
This position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (full-time), employment group D for master students (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2025.pdf).
Please attach the following documents (German or English) to your application:
• CV
• Certificate of matriculation at a university
• Latest Transcript of records (not older than 6 months)
• Highest completed educational certificate (Bachelor certificate for Master students)
• Reference letter (optional)
• Motivation letter (optional) Contact: Nico Steinhauser
#WeAreIn for driving decarbonization and digitalization.
As a global leader in semiconductor solutions in power systems and IoT, Infineon enables game-changing solutions for green and efficient energy, clean and safe mobility, as well as smart and secure IoT. Together, we drive innovation and customer success, while caring for our people and empowering them to reach ambitious goals. Be a part of making life easier, safer and greener.
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