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Join our team and help shape the future of electric mobility! In our “Development of Electric Drives, Power Electronics, and Transmissions” division, we are responsible for the development of all future pulse-width modulated inverters (PWRs) for electric drives. With us, you can expect exciting insights into hardware development, a motivated team, and the chance to apply your knowledge in practical projects. The assignment period in Kassel/Baunatal is ideally 12 to 24 months—allowing you to contribute your expertise to innovative projects over the long term while pursuing your studies.

Possible tasks within this role

• Assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of laboratories and measurement equipment, as well as with administrative tasks in the laboratory environment (e.g., inventory management and organization)
• Contributing to the design, execution, and documentation of hardware tests (unit and integration tests)
• Developing tools (such as adapter boards or signal generators) for test execution
• Developing and implementing automated processes and evaluations
• Supporting the project “Development and Implementation of a Maintenance and Documentation Tool for Measurement Equipment”

Qualification requirements

• Students (including those on a gap year) majoring in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related fields
• Good to very good academic performance
• Knowledge of power electronics or hardware development, as well as circuit design and microelectronics, is desirable
• Experience with MATLAB, PLECS, LTSpice, VBA, or similar tools is a plus
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, as well as strong teamwork and communication skills
• German and English language level B2
• Class B driver’s license required

The following documents must be submitted with your application

• Curriculum Vitae
• Current certificate of enrollment
• Current academic transcript
• Work permit for non-EU citizens

Keywords

E-mobility, test automation, hardware development, signal processing, test bench technology, development projects, measurement technology, technical documentation, innovation management, process optimization

The gross hourly wage for working students is currently €18.33.

Contact person for this posting: Maximilian Kaeding

Job ID: 26476

Company: Volkswagen AG

Location: Baunatal, DE, 34225

Department: Research and Development

Career Level: Students

Working Model: Full-time

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Remote Working: Up to 40%

Posting Date: May 29, 2026