Internship in Battery Technology & Prototyping Support (80-100%)

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Your role and responsibilities

ABB Corporate Research, in close collaboration with its different business areas, is developing the foundations for the next generation of ABB products. We would like to give a motivated student an opportunity to complete a six-month internship with a multidisciplinary team at the Energy Storage group of ABB.  

At ABB, we envision integration of Energy Storage systems for reliable and sustainable electrical mobility applications as well as for the power grids of the future. To realize this vision, we are developing advanced technological solutions that are based on various battery cell chemistries.

As an intern, you will contribute to advanced research projects in battery technology and advanced manufacturing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Polymer Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing):
• Operate and support polymer 3D printing processes using state‑of‑the‑art industrial-grade equipment for prototyping and functional components.
• Development of Battery Test Setups:
• Assist in the design, development, and assembly of battery test systems. This includes practical work such as designing innovative cell holders, building fixtures, and supporting laser-welding jig development.
• Testing Operations & Data Analysis:
• Support test maintenance, launch activities, and experimental campaigns. Collect, process, and analyze test data to contribute to research outcomes.
• Battery Safety Testing Preparation:
• Assist in the preparation of battery safety tests, including setup and integration of sensing and measurement equipment.
• Research Support on Novel Battery Concepts:
• Contribute to ongoing research activities focused on next-generation battery technologies, including experimental validation and documentation.

Qualifications for the role:

• Currently pursuing a Master`s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar field
• Interest in battery energy storage & state of the art technologies
• Experience with CAD and additive manufacturing is required. Already maturated practical experience in a lab setting and working knowledge of Python is preferred
• Proficiency in English 
• Willingness to learn and explore new research topics
• Committed to learning and taking initiative
• Ability to think conceptually and express ideas clearly and convincingly 
• Availability for six months (start and end dates are open for discussion)  

Application Details:  

Non-EU/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

Electrification provides leading electrical distribution and management technologies, solutions and services to electrify the world in a safe, smart and sustainable way. The portfolio includes medium- and low-voltage electrical components, switchgear, digital devices, enclosures, and circuit breakers, among others. With our products, solutions and services, we collaborate with customers to improve power delivery and security, enhance energy management, efficiency and operational reliability, as we seek to achieve a low carbon society. go.abb/electrification

We look forward to receiving your application.

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. 

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