Physical understanding of gaseous breakdown and flashover processes. Analysis and evaluation of measurement data and breakdown database maintenance, with a focus on SF6-alternative gases. Support project teams for new project development (high voltage circuit breakers) by means of electric field simulations, maintenance of dielectric evaluation tools and testing support.

Tasks

• Become familiar with the internally-developed dielectric evaluation tools and contribute to their maintenance.
• Data post-processing, analysis and evaluation of internally-performed breakdown measurements and test results; update of breakdown database.
• Perform literature search on recent work regarding breakdowns/flashovers in technically relevant conditions, with a focus on gases alternative to SF6; data extraction (includes field simulations, e.g., Comsol)
• Collaborate in high voltage circuit breaker development project teams, mainly related to dielectric design, and for the following topics:

• Support the design process with breaker E-field simulations and optimizations.
• Support for testing, with data analysis and database maintenance.
• Support during and after test execution and with hands-on work during circuit breaker inspection and material analysis.

• Student (preferably Master studies) in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• Above average proficiency and interest in programming (e.g., Python and/or Matlab, Excel, utilization of Python libraries)
• Knowledge in High-Voltage Engineering is advantageous
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Willingness to execute hands-on work in the laboratory
• Ability to work in a team, as well as willingness to handle responsibilities independently.