Doctoral Thesis: Investigation, optimization and application of capacitive micromachined ultrasonic transducers

vor 2 Wochen


Dresden, Deutschland Infineon Technologies Vollzeit

The tasks within the thesis will consist of:

  • Study the theory of oscillating polysilicon membranes interacting with the environment
  • Simulate and optimize send- and receive- systems.
  • Fabricate the simulated structures and verify the hardware in the ultrasonic lab.
  • Design prototypes and test them in one of our target applications (e.g. ultrasonic imager)
A doctoral student is a research enthusiast,
› …whose interests are scientific research combined with the passion for Infineon’s innovative products and applications.
› …who enjoys working in an industrial environment in combination with an Infineon partner university.
› …who appreciates open communication and the contribution of an international environment.
› …and is thus an excellent candidate for a further academic or industrial career after completion of their thesis.

As the ideal candidate you:
  • Are eligible for full-time PhD studies and have a master’s degree in physics, mechanical or electrical or microsystems engineering, physics or mechanical engineering.
  • Are a highly motivated person striving for in-depth understanding of silicon devices based on a combination of theory, experiment and application.
  • Have a basic know-how in semiconductor technology and devices as well as digital signal processing.
  • Are a team player, well organized and ready to work with a variety of internal and external partners.
  • Have good written and spoken language skills in German and English.
Know-how in the following topics is preferable - but not mandatory …
  • Background in MEMS and acoustics, especially ultrasound
  • Programming skills: ANSYS, COMSOL, Python/Matlab

Was wir Ihnen in Dresden bieten

  • Möglichkeit für Coaching, Mentoring & Netzwerken
  • Trainingsangebot & strukturierte Entwicklungsplanung
  • Möglichkeit zur internationalen Entsendung
  • Verschiedene Karrierepfade: Project Management, Technical Ladder, Management & Individual Contributor
  • Vertrauensgleitzeit im Büro
  • Möglichkeit zum Home Office
  • Offenheit für Teilzeit (auch in der Elternzeit)
  • Belegplätze in Kitas in der Nähe
  • Sozialberatung & Betriebsarzt
  • Gesundheits- & Vorsorgeprogramme
  • Gymnastikraum
  • Kantine
  • Versicherungsangebot zu attraktiven Konditionen
  • Lohnfortzahlung im Krankheitsfall
  • Arbeitgeberfinanzierte betriebliche Altersvorsorge
  • Offenheit für flexiblen Übergang in die Altersrente
  • Erfolgsbonus
  • Vergünstigtes Jobticket, Parkhaus, Mitfahrbörse und Aufladestation für eCars und eBikes
  • Barrierefreiheit am gesamten Standort
  • Möglichkeit mobil aus dem Ausland zu arbeiten (EU)

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