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This position reports to
Engineering Manager
Your Role And Responsibilities
In this role, you will have the opportunity to be involved in the production of power converters, collaborate with various teams, and contribute to the strategic development of the company. Through targeted practical experience, you will gain valuable insights and further develop your technical skills.
The work model for this role is: onsite.
This position is offered in partnership between ABB System Drives at our Untersiggenthal/Turgi location.
Your Main Responsibilities
* You will start with an introductory training where you will learn and apply essential technical skills. Following this, you will accompany all production steps of a power converter, gaining valuable insights into the processes.
* During the first two years, you will work closely with specialists in assembly and testing to gain solid practical experience.
* You will take part in various processes and learn about the technologies and methods directly in the production environment.
* As you progress through the four-year program, you will apply your academic and practical knowledge in engineering. This includes designing components, creating circuit diagrams, and supporting testing processes to further develop your technical understanding.
* Toward the end of the program, you will have the opportunity to choose a project from various fields, such as inductor test bench, MV cable dimensioning tool, or battery management system – developed in collaboration with FHNW and ABB. Additionally, throughout your four years at ABB, you will build an international network, providing valuable perspectives for your future career.
This role provides a foundation for future career paths as an electrical engineer in development, engineering, project execution, service, or technical sales. A degree in electrical engineering also offers a basis for further development in technical, project, or leadership roles.
Qualifications For The Role
* You are starting a practice-integrated bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Energy and Drive Technology at FHNW in a part-time model.
* You meet the admission requirements for the PiBS program at FHNW and have verified this if necessary.
* You are looking for a practical education where you can participate at least 40% of the time in a real work environment.
* You are interested in electrical engineering – you enjoy engaging in practical work and solving technical challenges.
* You are an open and team-oriented person who enjoys collaborating with different people in various teams.
* You speak and understand German and can communicate effectively in a professional setting.
More About Us
ABB is a global provider of high-performance drives, drive systems, and drive packages for industrial processes, traction applications, and large infrastructure projects. With our advanced technology and global support, we help our customers, partners, and equipment manufacturers ensure asset reliability, improve performance, and enhance energy efficiency in mission‑critical applications. Our employees and company culture are the foundation of our performance. Together, we deliver value to our customers every day.
The practice‑integrated bachelor's program (PiBS) at FHNW allows us to support and develop the next generation of young talent in a targeted way. During your studies, you will be directly employed by ABB with a study contract, receive a monthly salary, and benefit from additional ABB perks. As part of ABB Motion System Drives in Untersiggenthal, you will work on exciting tasks and gain practical experience. We offer you deep insights into our various areas, support your interests, and guide you on your career path. Learn more about the PiBS program here: www.fhnw.ch/de/studium/technik/pibs.
We look forward to your application!
The recruitment process is managed by Mara Werne, Talent Partner at ABB Switzerland Ltd.
If you’d like to learn more about ABB, feel free to visit our website: www.abb.com.
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