Bachelor - / Master Thesis / Internship (m/f/d) in Applied Mechanics and Simulation

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

We will support you in the final phase of your bachelor or master’s degree course. Compile your practically-oriented thesis with us, and seize the opportunity to gain insights into an international group. ABB will provide you with wide-ranging, professional and expert support to bring your thesis to a successful conclusion. The financial support we can offer includes a utilization bonus for your thesis The following tasks and responsibilities will be part of your role: • Understand boundary conditions appearing during a short circuit in a Manual Motor Starter. • Build up simulation model of system using Computational Fluid Dynamics simulation tools. • Compare design of competitors and optimize design of exit air system of Manual Motor Starter by predefinition of key performance indicators to be improved. • Appoint a series of experiments program in alignment with laboratory and build up prototypes with suppliers. • Assess short circuit testing results together with lab team. • Draw conclusion for impacting key performance indicators and advise a design in consideration of manufacturing and cost impact. • Collaborate with the agile team members Center of Excellence and learn about arc extinction. • Document and present scientific results in a professional environment at ABB.

Qualifications for the role

• You are studying for a bachelor or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a similar field.
• You have good knowledge and experience in one or more of the following fields: Applied Mechanics, Mechatronics, Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation, Prototyping and Testing of Mechatronic/Mechanical Systems.
• You are experienced in at least one of the following software packages: ANSYS, PTC Creo.

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 With the approval of your university, you can complete your bachelor or master’s degree by spending three to six months with us as you work on a practically focused thesis. You define the subject matter with us, with the support of the right contacts in various departments. 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.