PhD Student Steer-by-Wire (f/m/d)

Work Environment

Dive into the Future of Vehicle Control! At VW Group Components, you will work as a doctoral candidate on a cutting-edge topic in steering system development: You will develop a method for cost and performance evaluation of a steering module within the lateral control system of an X-by-Wire vehicle. In a modern, interdisciplinary environment, you will actively shape the mobility of tomorrow. You can expect an innovative team, state-of-the-art technologies, and direct practical relevance to series production development. Take the opportunity to combine your scientific work with real-world challenges – and become part of a strong corporate network. 

Possible Tasks Within This Role

• Conduct a comprehensive literature and patent review on the state of the art and current research in the field of vehicle lateral control and X-by-Wire systems
• Model a complete system consisting of relevant components such as steer-by-wire steering, rear-axle steering, and brake control systems
• Develop an evaluation method to analyze dependencies between technical characteristics of the components and to optimize their design
• Integrate driver-related evaluation criteria, using the example of functional distribution between front and rear axle steering
• Design and execute an experimental setup to validate the developed method under realistic conditions

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 mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or industrial engineering
• Knowledge in automotive engineering and vehicle dynamics
• Experience with electromechanical steering systems
• Experience with tools such as Matlab/Simulink and the application of artificial intelligence
• German or English language level B2

Keywords

System Development, Vehicle Dynamics, Function Design, Validation, Steering Technology

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: Fabian Wenzel