Internship Electrical/Electromechanical Engineering - Tessenderlo, Belgium
INTERNSHIP IN ELECTRICAL/ELECTROMECHANICAL
ENGINEERING
PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT OPTION – 2022
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Melexis is a dynamic company with more than 1500 enthusiastic employees, active in 12 countries. Melexis Microelectronic Integrated Systems designs, develops, tests and markets advanced integrated semiconductor devices to meet the world’s growing demand for greener and safer cars, smarter appliances and more conscious buildings. We supply unique sensor and driver chips, communicating with analog, digital, wired or wireless interfaces, enhanced with advanced on board micro-controllers or DSP capabilities. Our core experience is derived from over twenty-five years supplying leading-edge and innovative ICs to the automotive electronics market, recently expanding in other application fields such as smart appliances and building automation. Our engineers are committed to helping our customers achieve success which is, more than ever, accomplished by targeting designs toward a more sustainable future.
Tessenderlo (BEL) or Bevaix (CH) – 4 to 6 months
Subject: Thermal and electrical modelization of an integrated current sensor
Project Description
As an intern at Melexis, you will be engineering current sensor solutions for automotive EV applications.
More specifically, you will:
● Focus on one current sensor family, called the integrated current sensors
● Learn how a current sensor is characterized for the automotive market
● Develop an electrical model that fits the measurements and the characterization done by the R&D department
● Understand at system level how our sensor is integrated and thermally protected against overheating
● Develop a tool that based on the maximum current, the ambient temperature and the expected performance will provide guidance on the required cooling at system level
Requirements
● Self-motivated student, eager to learn, curious and enterprising with strong problem-solving mindset
● Good understanding of heat transfers and electronics
● (Strong) experience with Matlab Simulink. Python or C++ are a plus
● Experience in automotive thermal management is a plus
Offer
Melexis Current sensing branch has increased significantly in the past few years, closing projects with major OEMs such as Tesla (X/S/3/Y), Renault (Zoé, E-TECH) or BYD. Supported by the growing electrification of vehicles, Melexis is expanding its current sensing branch: upon excellent work and strong motivation, this Master Thesis or Internship will lead to a permanent position offer.
Joining Melexis for your internship is the opportunity to build up your know-how in a high-tech, international and dynamic company, benefit from the experience and training of our experts and enjoy the welcoming and friendly atmosphere of our teams. The Bevaix office is specialized in Hall Sensors and Wireless technology and counts 70 employees. The Tessenderlo office is the headquarter with a focus on all sensors and actuators.
Can you make the difference?
If you believe you can make the difference, please apply through www.melexis.com/careers