PhD Student Friction Estimation Steering Systems (f/m/d)

Job Description:

Work enivronment

The development of future vehicles with software-based functions presents a wide range of new requirements for vehicle components, including the steering system. Against this background, the Steering System Development department of Volkswagen Group Components in Braunschweig is developing a steer-by-wire system in which the current mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels is eliminated. The department has expertise across all system levels - from the mechanical design of steering systems and the selection and specification of electronic components to in-house software development. If you are excited about shaping the future of steering systems, we invite you to apply.

Possible Tasks within this Role

* Analyzing (system-dynamic) the electronic and mechanical components of the steering system with regard to the influence of component friction
* Modeling the system and validating the model based on measurements and testing
* Researching and preparing the state of the art in friction estimation
* Developing a software function for estimating/determining the state variables and friction characteristics of the steering system
* Creating hands-on detection functions related to friction estimation

The final doctoral topic is defined together with the professor. The prerequisite for the cooperation is the confirmation of supervision as well as a confirmed delimitation of topics by the professor of a university or research institution entitled to confer a doctorate.

Qualification requirements

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Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, control engineering, or a comparable field
*
Programming skills, especially in MATLAB/Simulink, C and/or ANSYS Scade
*
Strong knowledge of control engineering and mechanics
*
German or English language level C1
*
Independent and self-driven working style

Keywords

Observer models, test driving, steering feel, driver assistance systems, chassis, innovation

What we offer

* Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)

* 35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work

* Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles

* Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications

* Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group

Contact person for this posting: Michele Knyhas

Work enivronment

The development of future vehicles with software-based functions presents a wide range of new requirements for vehicle components, including the steering system. Against this background, the Steering System Development department of Volkswagen Group Components in Braunschweig is developing a steer-by-wire system in which the current mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the wheels is eliminated. The department has expertise across all system levels - from the mechanical design of steering systems and the selection and specification of electronic components to in-house software development. If you are excited about shaping the future of steering systems, we invite you to apply.

Possible Tasks within this Role

* Analyzing (system-dynamic) the electronic and mechanical components of the steering system with regard to the influence of component friction
* Modeling the system and validating the model based on measurements and testing
* Researching and preparing the state of the art in friction estimation
* Developing a software function for estimating/determining the state variables and friction characteristics of the steering system
* Creating hands-on detection functions related to friction estimation

The final doctoral topic is defined together with the professor. The prerequisite for the cooperation is the confirmation of supervision as well as a confirmed delimitation of topics by the professor of a university or research institution entitled to confer a doctorate.

Qualification requirements

*
Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in mechatronics, mechanical engineering, control engineering, or a comparable field
*
Programming skills, especially in MATLAB/Simulink, C and/or ANSYS Scade
*
Strong knowledge of control engineering and mechanics
*
German or English language level C1
*
Independent and self-driven working style

Keywords

Observer models, test driving, steering feel, driver assistance systems, chassis, innovation

What we offer

* Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)

* 35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work

* Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles

* Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications

* Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group

Contact person for this posting: Michele Knyhas

Job ID: 21641

Company: Volkswagen AG

Location:
Braunschweig, DE, 38112

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