At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we'll give you what you need to make it happen. It won't always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you'll never run alone. Run what runs the world.

This Position reports to:
R&D Team Lead

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 (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.

- Work model: hybrid {#LI Hybrid}

Join as an intern to contribute to the next generation of grid automation solutions that enable flexible and sustainable electricity distribution. The internship tasks will include:

• Exploration of current challenges in grid automation through direct collaboration with R&D teams
• Review of academic literature and analysis of existing technical approaches
• Design, evaluation, and documentation of innovative solutions to real-world problems
• Development of proof-of-concept implementations to demonstrate feasibility

Qualifications for the Role

• You currently pursue a Bachelor's or Master's degree (enrollment to 5th semester or higher is essential) in C omputer S cience , E ngineering or a related field
• You possess good knowledge of computer architecture (CPU, memory hierarchy, etc.) and have solid programming skills in C/C++ (including debugging and testing)
• You are comfortable working on Linux and feel familiar with systems-level or embedded programming
• You 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

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

At the ABB research center in Baden-Dättwil in the proximity of Zurich, we work on exciting technologies that shape the future of our products. Our international software research team explores topics like machine learning, cybersecurity, computer networking, and real-time systems.

We look forward to receiving your application. The recruiting process is led by Talent Partner Angelina Kothe.

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