Master Thesis - Thermo-Mechanical Fatigue in Cu: Pulse Design and Data Evaluation (f/m/div)
Job Family
Research & Development
Type of employment
Full time
Duration of employment
Temporary
Workplace type
Hybrid
Preferred start date
2026-01-01
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Student/Intern/Trainee
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No
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Within this project at KAI the thermo-mechanical fatigue of Cu power metallization will be analyzed. To achieve this, a pulse generator which tailors the profile of the applied electrical pulses needs to be implemented into an existing setup. Additionally, a python-based evaluation workflow should be optimized to perform data processing and evaluation of synchrotron X-ray diffraction data.
Key responsibilities in your new role:
- Knowledge Acquisition: Learn about the concepts of thermo-mechanical fatigue testing, programming via Python and LabVIEW, and the basics of scanning electron microscopy (SEM)
- System Development: Use LabVIEW and Python programming to implement a new power switching setup into the current thermo-mechanical fatigue test system
- Research and Analysis: Study the impact of different pulses on the thermo-mechanical fatigue of Cu metallization via SEM characterization, and advance an existing Python-based evaluation workflow to evaluate time-resolved X-ray diffraction data
- Documentation and Thesis: Document results by writing and submitting a Master's thesis
This thesis has to be written in cooperation with an university.
Further Information Type of employment: Temporary / Full-time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
Duration: min. 8 months
Qualifications and skills to help you succeed:
- Education: Pursuing a Master's degree in Materials Science, Physics, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering, having finished study exams and ready to start working on the thesis
- Technical Skills: Knowledge and experience in programming via Python and/or LabVIEW
- Language Skills: Fluency in English and/or German
- Problem-Solving: Hands-on mentality with a strong ambition for method development and bringing ideas to life
- Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with an international team
This position is subject to the collective agreement for workers and employees in the electrical and electronics industry (full-time), employment group D for master students (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/minimum-salaries-white-collar-workers-2025.pdf).
Please attach the following documents (German or English) to your application: - Motivation letter
- CV
- Certificate of matriculation at a university
- Latest Transcript of records (not older than 6 months)
- Highest completed educational certificate (Matura certificate for Bachelor students, Bachelor certificate for Master students)
- Reference letter (optional)
Contact: Simona Tafuri
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