Internship in Polymer Technology

Job description

Tasks:
- Take part in current research projects studying innovative polymeric materials and production processes
- Gain experience in the field of polymers and electrical insulation applications
- Conduct independent research
- Evaluate and present test results to the team
- Documentation of results

Additional information:
ABB is able to offer you an interesting role within a highly motivated team, together with open communication structures. On the basis of a personal, practice-oriented introduction program, you will be given the opportunity to acquire the confidence needed to work independently as well as be a constructive member of an inclusive team within your assigned area.

Interested in joining our team? If so, we look forward to receiving your full application (motivation letter, CV, references) only via our online careers tool. A better world begins with you at www.abb.com/careers

ABB Switzerland Ltd
Joëlle Zimmermann
Talent Partner
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Location:
   Baden-Dättwil,Aargau,Switzerland

Contract type:
   Internship

Business Unit:
   NA

Date posted:
   2017-07-04

Job function:
   Research and Development

Publication ID:
   CH61948758_E1

ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a pioneering technology leader in electrification products, robotics and motion, industrial automation and power grids, serving customers in utilities, industry and transport & infrastructure globally. Continuing more than a 125-year history of innovation, ABB today is writing the future of industrial digitalization and driving the Energy and Fourth Industrial Revolutions. ABB operates in more than 100 countries with about 132,000 employees www.abb.com ABB Corporate Research, in close collaboration with varied ABB business areas, is developing the foundations for the next generation of ABB products. In Switzerland, ABB Corporate Research, located in the proximity of Zurich, employs 220 scientists from over 40 countries with expertise in automation and power technologies for manufacturing, consumer and process industries as well as power utilities.

Desired profile

Requirements:

- Currently pursuing a degree in materials science/chemistry or similar discipline (completion of at least 6 semesters); official enrolment is essential
- Broad understanding of materials with focus on polymers or polymer composites
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and self-reliant
- High sense of responsibility