Internship in Research & Development - Electrical Engineering / Physics (80-100%)
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This Position reports to:
R&D Manager Critical Power
Your Role and Responsibilities
In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.
You will have the opportunity to gain vocational experience through a temporary work placement (12 months). Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting ABB’s operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities.
- Work model: onsite {#LI Onsite}
You will be part of the Research & Development team and contribute with your creativity and technical knowledge to the development of new and innovative solutions. You will be responsible for the development of design solutions for new products and for design optimizations in the existing product portfolio. The internship tasks will include:
- Support, collaboration and independent execution of tasks, analysis and technical investigations within the framework of new development and product care projects for low voltage products, components and systems
- Development and further optimization of electromagnetic actuators for low voltage products
- Manufacturing-ready design of components and sub-systems in exchange with the relevant departments and proactive implementation of design solutions in cooperation with the product teams
- Support and collaboration in product master data maintenance
- Procurement of new components / prototypes and support of test planning
- You currently pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Material Science, or a related discipline
- You have strong technical knowledge in electrical system engineering for low voltage products and you have established skills in the area magnetic materials and systems, conductive materials
- You have very good knowledge of the use of CAD software (preferably Solidworks) as well as Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS-Project and PowerBi)
- You are at ease communicating in English and German
- Non-EU/non-EFTA citizens, please note that a certificate from your university, showing that an internship is a mandatory part of your studies, is required for the visa application
What's in it for you
We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
More about us
ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications.
The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.
We look forward to receiving your application. The recruiting process is led by Talent Partner Angelina Kothe.
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