Internship in Hardware Development and Commissioning (80-100%)At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.
This position reports to

R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain vocational experience through a temporary work placement (6 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. We offer a friendly, international work environment with the possibility to be part of industrial research projects. Internship at ABB Corporate Research is an excellent opportunity to obtain industrial work experience, to meet people from many different countries, and to learn to apply theory in practice.The work model for the role is: hybrid #LI-Hybrid This role is contributing to the Power Electronic Converters team in Baden-Dättwil, Aargau, Switzerland. You will be mainly accountable for:• Assist scientists in the design, optimization and development of power electronic converters, including topology evaluation and comparison, simulation of power electronic circuits, design and selection of power components, and design of PCBs and mechanical parts• Assist scientists in commissioning of converter prototypes and setting up experiments and laboratory measurement setups• Perform measurements on prototype converters in the laboratory• Support scientists in troubleshooting of experimental setups and data analysis/interpretation of measured results

Qualifications for the role

You currently pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (enrollment to 5th semester or higher is essential) in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar fieldYou possess at least basic knowledge in PCB design, preferably with Altium DesignerYou have practical basic experience in performing laboratory experiments and measurements, preferably with power convertersPrior experiences with isolated DC converters, simulation of power electronics (Plecs), transformer design or CAD design are advantageousYou possess high motivation and the willingness to learn new topics and develop own skillsYou are capable of independent work with self-initiative while also being a team playerYou are at ease communicating in English 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

More about us

ABB Corporate Research, in close collaboration with our business lines, is developing the foundations for the next generation of ABB products. In Switzerland, ABB Corporate Research located in the proximity of Zurich employs ca. 70 scientists from over 20 countries. The Power Electronic Converters team focuses on design optimization, prototyping, and testing of low- and medium-voltage power electronic converter topologies and systems for various applications, such as motor drives, traction converters, and UPS systems. We look forward to receiving your application. The recruiting process is led by Talent Partner Angelina Kothe.If you would like to learn more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. ABB Privacy Policy:https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate