EV Power Electronics Testing Course
Online course of 300 hours in EV power electronics testing. 6 modules covering power architectures and devices, electrical characterisation, environmental and life testing to AQG 324 and ISO 16750, test benches and HIL, and functional and electrical safety validation, with an assigned technical tutor.
EV Power Electronics Testing Course — studying from Malta
Malta is advancing electromobility through government incentives, public transport electrification plans and the gradual expansion of charging infrastructure. The island's compact geography makes electric vehicles a practical choice, creating opportunities in charging networks, fleet management and battery servicing. Energy storage and renewable integration are also priorities as the country works to reduce its reliance on imported fuel. Engineers in this field typically work with energy providers, vehicle importers, public agencies and technology firms developing charging and storage solutions.
Fees for Malta: €797 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which Maltese bodies oversee electromobility and energy-related engineering?
The Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the title 'engineer' in Malta. Energy policy and regulation involve the Malta Resources Authority and the Regulator for Energy and Water Services, while transport electrification is supported by Transport Malta. A SEIUM qualification is private and not accredited, so its recognition is determined by employers or the relevant body.
Which employers in Malta use skills in batteries, EV infrastructure or hydrogen?
Malta's market for electromobility is driven largely by public transport electrification, charging infrastructure, energy utilities and fleet operators, with hydrogen still at an early stage locally. Many roles connect to EU-funded projects. Employers will look for practical experience, so pair your qualification with project evidence.
How manageable is this programme alongside a job, and how is it delivered?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. There is no need for a student visa to study from Malta. Specialist courses take around 300 hours and master's programmes 1,900, so plan your time carefully. Ask about instalment payments and whether your employer might sponsor you.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the topologies and devices used in electric-vehicle power electronics.
Characterise switching and conduction losses with double-pulse tests.
Plan environmental and accelerated life tests according to AQG 324 and ISO 16750.
Configure dynamometer test benches and hardware-in-the-loop systems.
Verify the insulation, protections and failure modes of the converter.
Interpret reliability results statistically using Weibull analysis.
Develop a complete validation plan for a power converter.
Who it's for
- Power electronics validation engineers.
- Test engineers at vehicle manufacturers and suppliers.
- High-voltage laboratory technicians.
- Reliability engineers.
- HIL bench engineers.
- Supplier quality engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the automotive industry.
What you'll work with
- AQG 324 (qualification of power modules for automotive use)
- ISO 16750 (environmental conditions and testing for electrical equipment)
- ISO 26262 (functional safety of road vehicles)
- IEC 60747-9 (semiconductor devices: IGBTs)
- IEC 60664-1 (insulation coordination)
- IEC 60529 (degrees of protection, IP code)
- AEC-Q101 (qualification of discrete semiconductors)
- LV 123 (high-voltage electrical components in vehicles)
- NI LabVIEW
- NI TestStand
- Typhoon HIL
- dSPACE ControlDesk
- MATLAB
6 modules
1.1Traction inverter and DC/DC converter topologies1.2Single-phase and three-phase on-board chargers1.3IGBT semiconductors and SiC and GaN MOSFETs1.4Power modules and packaging technologies1.5Gate drivers and desaturation protection1.6Isolated current and voltage sensors1.7Failure mechanisms in power semiconductors1.8Critical datasheet parameters1.9Galvanic isolation requirements1.10Workshop: critical reading of a SiC datasheet
2.1Double-pulse test and switching losses2.2Measuring conduction losses2.3High-voltage differential probes and Rogowski coils2.4Probe deskew and measurement errors2.5Power analysers and efficiency measurement2.6Efficiency maps across the whole operating range2.7Characterisation of parasitic capacitances2.8Short-circuit and ruggedness tests2.9Measuring leakage currents at high voltage2.10Laboratory: double-pulse test on a SiC MOSFET
3.1Power cycling and passive thermal cycling3.2Module qualification according to AQG 3243.3Damp heat with bias (H3TRB)3.4Vibration and mechanical shock according to ISO 16750-33.5Climatic tests according to ISO 16750-43.6Water and dust ingress according to IEC 605293.7Coffin-Manson and Arrhenius life models3.8Weibull statistical analysis of failures3.9HALT and HASS accelerated tests3.10Practical exercise: accelerated life plan for an inverter
4.1Dynamometer benches with a load machine4.2Battery emulators and regenerative sources4.3Hardware-in-the-loop for power electronics4.4Power-HIL and electric machine emulation4.5Automating test sequences4.6Synchronised data acquisition4.7Electrical safety on high-voltage benches4.8Equipment calibration and traceability4.9Results management and test databases4.10Case study: test bench for an 800 V inverter
5.1Insulation and dielectric strength tests5.2Insulation distances according to IEC 60664-15.3Verifying protections and active discharge5.4Fault injection and degraded modes5.5Hardware requirements according to ISO 26262-55.6EMC verification prior to type approval5.7End-of-line tests in production5.8Root-cause analysis with the 8D methodology5.9Validation reports and acceptance criteria5.10Case study: fault injection in an on-board charger
6.1Selecting the converter and specifying requirements6.2Verification plan and test matrix6.3Designing the bench and instrumentation6.4Electrical characterisation of the device6.5Accelerated life plan and failure criteria6.6Statistical analysis of results6.7Assessing conformity with the specification6.8Design improvement recommendations6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Typhoon HIL, dSPACE ControlDesk and MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied through real procedures: double-pulse tests on power semiconductors, power cycling of modules and inverter validation on a dynamometer bench. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: AQG 324, ISO 16750, ISO 26262, IEC 60747-9, IEC 60664-1, IEC 60529, AEC-Q101, LV 123.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Typhoon HIL, dSPACE ControlDesk and MATLAB, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer that can run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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