Internship / Master Thesis in Industrial Software Systems (80-100%)

About the job

Bei ABB unterstützen wir Industrien dabei, effizienter und nachhaltiger zu werden. Fortschritt ist bei uns keine Option, sondern selbstverständlich – für Sie, Ihr Team und die Welt. Als globaler Marktführer bieten wir Ihnen alles, was Sie brauchen, um diesen Wandel voranzutreiben. Der Weg dorthin ist nicht immer einfach – denn echtes Wachstum erfordert Mut. Aber bei ABB gehen Sie ihn nicht allein. Run what runs the world.

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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.

 
The work model for the role is:  #LI-Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for: 

• Exploring current challenges in software systems through direct interaction with ABB R&D units
• Reviewing academic literature
• Designing, evaluating, and documenting potential solutions
• Quick prototyping of solutions through proof-of-concept implementations

Qualifications for the role:

• Enrolled in an engineering degree or similar (e.g. electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information technology, mechanical engineering, robotics, physics, machine learning, mathematics, etc.), enrollment to 5th semester or higher is essential
• Theoretical and practical knowledge in one of the following topics: software engineering, distributed systems, computer networking, embedded systems, machine learning, cyber security
• 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.

Please include in your application whether you are looking for an internship or would like to write your Master's thesis.

The recruiting process is being led by Mara Werne, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland, Ltd.

If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com .  

Call to action

Be part of something bigger. This is where progress is powered, teams initiate action, and we move the world forward together. Run What Runs the World.

Wir schätzen Menschen mit unterschiedlichem persönlichem Hintergrund. Könnte das hier Teil Ihrer Geschichte werden? Bewerben Sie sich noch heute oder besuchen Sie www.abb.com, um mehr über uns zu erfahren und sich über die Wirkung, die unsere Industrielösungen auf der ganzen Welt haben, zu informieren.