Master thesis Gate driver HiL tester

SEG Automotive Germany GmbH

Job Description

SEG Automotive stands for over 100 years of inno­vation in its product range: from starters and alter­nators to start-stop and mild hybri­dization. By redu­cing emissions across all power­train techno­logies, the global supplier is making a signi­ficant contri­bution to climate pro­tection: fueled by a passion for innovation, SEG Automotive is driving the shift to more effi­cient combustion engines, 48V hybrids and electri­fication.

Master thesis Gate driver HiL tester

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SEG Automotive GmbH is developing highly per­formant inver­ters for the control of elec­tric drives in different customer appli­cations. The optimization and fine-tuning of the gate driver-power module sub­system play a crucial role in ensuring functionality stability and robust­ness under all opera­tional condi­tions including the save state opera­tion. This requires a suitable testing and control approach to create a valuable test database.


  • Concept definition, incl. tester, SW, HW peripheries, connectivity concept
  • Development of schematics and layout
  • HW and SW integration based on existing Arduino-SW board bring-up
  • Create data for the characterization of the power module switching for selected gate driver settings
  • Documentation and analysis

  • Completed bachelor's degree in electronics, fulfilling the premises for the start of a master thesis
  • Experience in practical work on electronic systems (e.g. soldering, testing, analysis)
  • Programming experience
  • Curiosity for the behavior and optimization of electronic hardware / software systems
  • Good communication skills
  • Teamwork ability

  • Flexible working hours and remote / hybrid working
  • Ergonomic workplaces
  • Subsidized food in the canteen, free parking garage
  • Fair payment
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