Master Thesis: Precision Current Monitoring for integrated DCDC drivers cricuit (f/m/div) At a glance Do you want to deepen your knowledge by getting some work experience and as cherry on top doing your Master Thesis with a future oriented company on a real life topic? If you are currently studying in the field of engineering or similar then do not hesitate to apply now and join our team in Graz! Quick info Location Graz Entry level 0 1 year Job ID HRC0622823 Start as soon as possible Type Full time / Part time Contract Temporary Job description You will be responsible for investigating and implementing a monitoring circuitry to measure the output current of the half bridge and create an integrated circuit design to ensure that the SMPS are operating efficiently at increased switching frequencies. Your responsibilities will include the following: * Learning the basics of the Buck converter and the current monitoring circuitry * Studying different concepts of current monitoring and analyzing their pros and cons * Developing an integrated circuit design to monitor the coil current for the next generation of bridge drivers This thesis has to be written in cooperation with an university. Further Information Type of employment: Temporary / Full time or Part time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.) Duration: min. 6 months Profile You successfully meet the requirements, if you are a motivated and committed engineering student or in a related field. You are best equipped for this task if you additionally offer: * A basic understanding of SMPS and have knowledge of programming * A strong interest in integrated circuit design and layout * Prior experience with the Cadence design framework * Excellent analytical thinking skills * Communication skills in both 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 D for master students (https://www.feei.at/wp content/uploads/2022/05/minimum salaries white collar workers 2023.pdf). Please attach the following documents (German or English) to your application: * Motivation letter * 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) About Us Driving decarbonization and digitalization. Together. Infineon designs, develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of semiconductors and semiconductor based solutions, focusing on key markets in the automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors. Its products range from standard components to special components for digital, analog, and mixed signal applications to customer specific solutions together with the appropriate software. The central R&D organization Design Enabling and Services" (DES) provides the design environments (design systems) to