Internship / Master Thesis (m/f/d) - Next-Generation Electromagnetic Actuators

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

Looking for a taste of working life in an international, future-focused corporate group? Then join us as an intern (m/f/d) and familiarise yourself with a suitable department for 3 to 6 months. You will be involved in large-scale projects and perform a defined set of duties independently. Use your internship to build a network and become familiar with our company. The following tasks and responsibilities will be part of your role: • Supporting innovative R&D activities by contributing to the design and analysis of electric drive systems. • Conducting literature reviews to understand the current state of technology and applying relevant findings to practical research challenges. • Developing simulation models at varying levels of detail, including: High-fidelity 2D/3D electromagnetic models using finite-element analysis (FEA), System-level models using equivalent circuit or reduced-order approaches. • Designing and performing laboratory experiments, if necessary, to validate simulation results. • Collaborating closely with experienced engineers and researchers to optimize both physical prototypes and digital development workflows. • Contributing your own ideas and creativity to enhance existing hardware concepts and simulation techniques. • Documenting your work clearly and preparing concise reports and presentations for internal knowledge sharing and discussions.

Qualifications for the role

• Study in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical field.
• Solid theoretical knowledge in electromagnetics and electric drives.
• Knowledge of electric motors and actuator topologies (e.g. BLDC, SynRM, SRM).
• Interest or experience with position sensors (inductive or eddy current sensors).
• Practical experience with simulation tools (e.g. ANSYS, COMSOL Multiphysics, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA) or system modelling desirable.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory setups in the areas of electrical machines, power electronics or drive systems.
• Strong communication skills in written and spoken English.

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory We believe in fairness, so interns who join us will benefit from our expertise as they expand their own knowledge. Your time is valuable, so you will receive appropriate remuneration for the duration of the internship. Please state whether you are applying for a voluntary internship or undertaking a mandatory internship, and be sure to enclose your certificate of enrolment. In the case of mandatory internships, please include the corresponding extract from your university's internship guidelines. Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your informative application (cover letter, CV, certificate of enrolment, current transcript of grades and other supporting documents) through our online careers tool.