Your Team

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The System Innovations Automotive team is part of the Central Technology Office (CTO) at NXP. We focus on system-level innovation for automotive applications such as highly automated and safe driving, audio, radar systems, in-vehicle networking, artificial intelligence, battery management systems, and mobile robotics.

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We offer several exciting innovation projects where we welcome the participation of interns and graduation students (both BSc and MSc). Specific project details will be defined in consultation.

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The System Innovations Automotive is actively engaged in a diverse range of cutting-edge automotive and mobility-related innovation projects, including:

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• Automotive Radar Applications
  Development of advanced car radar systems operating above 60 GHz.
• Robotics
  Exploration of autonomous and intelligent robotic systems.
• Automotive Concepts & Demonstrations
  Including the use of a demo vehicle (VW ID.4) for showcasing innovations at events and trade shows.
• Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Applications
  Enabling precise localization and secure communication.
• Wireless Connectivity
  Innovations in automotive-grade wireless communication technologies.
• Standardization Efforts
  Contributing to industry standards and interoperability frameworks.
• Electrification Technologies
• Battery Management Systems (BMS)
• Impedance Spectroscopy for battery diagnostics
• Second-Life Applications for sustainable energy reuse

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Your Responsibilities

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A reconfigurable (typically AC) battery differs from a regular (typically DC) battery with respect to the flexibility of the power wiring: in a reconfigurable battery the (groups of) battery cells can be switched in or out of the battery cell(s) network realizing a certain output voltage.

The electrification group of System Innovations Automotive targets development of an AC battery prototype that can generate a safe AC voltage level (typically less than 50 V AC). Such an AC battery can be realized based on a DC battery of an eBike. Various resources exist providing details regarding the configuration and teardown of an eBike 48V or 36 V battery pack. The French company Gouach provides a battery pack that is to be assembled by the owner and in which cells are not welded (connected) together. The purpose is to perform on the bench comparison experiments between the DC battery + inverter and the prototype AC battery that is developed in this project. The assignment concerns development of a low-voltage AC battery that is derived from/based on an existing (DC) eBike 48V battery. The development work primarily involves designing a switching network and implementing the control system required to generate an AC output at the desired frequency.

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What’s in it for you

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• A great opportunity to develop your skills (technical, soft skills, communication, etc.)
• Gaining experience in a multinational and diverse environment
• Possibility to become part of NXP’s Young Professional Talent Pool
• Working on real assignments which contribute to NXP’s objectives

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Your Profile

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We are looking for a motivated and hands-on student who is eager to work on real-world challenges in a high-tech environment. You are:

• HBO (higher education) Electronics (Power)
• Analog power electronics (power FETs/switching) background/interest
• Basic software/firmware knowledge (for the control part)
• Ability to work independently

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Duration  

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This is a full-time internship (40 hours per week) with a duration of 6 months or longer. The assignment could also be suitable as a thesis/graduation project. Please note that to be considered for an internship/working student assignment, you need to be registered as a student during the entire period. This project will be carried out on-site at NXP Semiconductors on the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, due to the required high-intensity knowledge transfer and supervision, as well as the availability of specific hardware and software tools. Working in this project implies working in a stimulating, multidisciplinary environment at the forefront of technology, with knowledgeable colleagues, and an excellent infrastructure.

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