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Electrotechnical Engineering

Work description

1. Investigate the state of the art of EV charging systems, including AC and DC chargers, and their associated communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61851, ISO 15118, DIN 70121). 2. Study the principles and implementation details of communication interfaces used in EV-EVSE systems, such as PWM signaling, Power Line Communication (PLC), and CAN. 3. Analyze the architecture and functionality of EV simulators and their role in testing and validating charging protocols. 4. Develop and test firmware modules for the communication stack of AC and DC chargers, including state machines, message parsing, and error handling. 5. Integrate the developed firmware into prototype charging systems and simulators. 6. Perform validation and debugging of communication between EV simulators and chargers under various scenarios and protocol configurations. 7. Document firmware development, test procedures, and results; assist in developing user manuals or technical documentation. 8. Contribute to the preparation of scientific or technical publications in case of innovative results or advancements.

Minimum profile required

Previous academic background in applied electrotechnical engineering, informatics, automation or similar.

Preference factors

- Previous experience (or academic training) in embedded systems or electric vehicle charging infrastructure - Knowledge of communication protocols for EV charging (e.g., ISO 15118, IEC 61851, DIN 70121) - Experience with microcontroller programming in C/C++ - Aptitude for laboratory work, including hardware testing and debugging

Application Period

Since 31 Jul 2025 to 13 Aug 2026

Centre

Power and Energy Systems

Scientific Advisor

José Silva