Master Thesis: Tactile Sensing For Humanoid Robot Grippers (F/M/Div)

Would you like to work at the pulse of technology? Infineon Power & Sensor Systems (PSS) delivers future-oriented solutions to provide cutting-edge data transport and to make tools and systems smarter, smaller, lighter and more energy-efficient. Are you close to finishing your master studies in Electronics, Robotics, Systems Engineering or a related field? Our team in Villach is looking forward to receiving your application!

In your new role you will:

• Gain a deep understanding for one sensing principle suitable for tactile sensing and collecting requirements for robotic grippers
• Design a working prototype and integrate it into a robotic system (mechanical, electrical, and software integration)
• Evaluate the performance of the system against a set of requirements defined by the application
• Document the results by writing and submitting a master thesis

Type of employment: Temporary / Full-time (flexible working hours from Monday to Friday between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m.)
Duration: min. 9 months



You successfully meet the requirements, if you are a motivated and committed master student from the field of Electronics , Mechatronics , Robotics , Systems Engineering or similar. You are best equipped for this task if you additionally offer:

• A strong ambition for sensing , robotics and making things work
• All completed exams
• Some knowledge and experience in PCB design , electronics prototyping and embedded programming
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Fluency in English, German is advantageous

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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