The Institute of Networked Energy Systems develops transformation strategies and technical solutions for the efficient coupling of the electricity, heating, transport and industrial sectors. In practice-orientated projects, our research teams develop a holistic understanding of systems and effective system solutions to make the energy transition a success in business and society. The Institute of Networked Energy Systems employs around 190 people at its Oldenburg and Stuttgart sites, working on systems engineering and systems analysis issues relating to the intelligent and efficient coupling of the electricity, heating, industry and transport sectors.

What to expect

Would you like to work in an interactive, cooperative and international team? Are you interested in the new and further development of renewable energy technologies, especially e-mobility and bidirectional control strategies? Then the Institute of Networked Energy Systems is an attractive employer for you. Our primary research goal is the development of concepts and technologies that ensure a stable energy system based on weather-dependent and decentralised power generation from renewable energies.

The Energy System Technology department focuses on the interaction between system-relevant energy technologies within decentralised networked structures. In the distribution grid in particular, we are striving for new architectures for the energy systems of the future that ensure robust grid operation even under the influence of fluctuating feed-in sources.

The Grid Technology research group simulates the complex interaction between the generator and consumer side in intelligently controlled smart grids in the laboratory in order to understand and optimise the way it works at software and hardware level.

In the FFAE project (Focus Applications, Vehicle Structure, Powertrain, Energy Management), we are working on the intelligent linking of the energy and transport sectors, particularly with regard to grid stability and energy management. In this context, we are investigating e-mobility scenarios and the control of bidirectional charging both in grid simulations and in hardware-based test networks at DLR_NESTEC.

Your tasks

•     You will be involved in the development of control algorithms for bidirectional charging processes.
•     You will determine grid-relevant e-mobility scenarios and carry out grid simulations.
•     You will scientifically investigate and optimise various control strategies with regard to grid stability.
•     You will integrate control systems into laboratory systems.

Your profile

•     You are currently studying for a Master's degree in electrical engineering, power engineering or similar.
•     Good prior knowledge in the operation of electrical grid technologies is a matter of course for you.
•     You have a basic knowledge of control engineering.
•     You already have knowledge and experience in Matlab/Simulink or comparable software.
•     You already have experience of working in an electrical laboratory environment.

 We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 649) please contact:

Holger Behrends
Tel.: 0441 99906 416