Internship in Sustainable Polymer Materials (80-100%)

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

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Your role and responsibilities:
In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain vocational experience through a temporary work placement. 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-Onsite

This role is contributing to the Materials team at the ABB corporate research center in Switzerland. In the frame of a six-month internship scheduled to start in August or September 2026, you will be able to put theory into practice by contributing to our projects related to future energy technologies.

You will be mainly accountable for: 

• Contribute to current technology development projects focusing on sustainable thermoplastic and thermoset polymers
• Optimize processing and curing conditions of the materials at laboratory scale
• Characterize thermal, mechanical and electrical properties, and investigate surface wettability and accelerated aging performance of sustainable polymer materials
• Perform polymer recycling experiments to enable a circular polymer economy
• Analyze and document experimental data, present results to the project team, and contribute to technical discussions

You will join a highly motivated and multidisciplinary team that is passionate about materials, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor`s or Master`s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science/Engineering, or a related discipline (completion of at least six semesters); official enrollment is essential
• General understanding of and interest in polymer materials
• Fundamental knowledge in polymers is of advantage
• Experience in laboratory work and know-how in experimental methods
• Motivated, self-motivated mindset and ability to work independently
• Highly conscientious individual with a keen sense of responsibility
• Fluent command of English, both written and spoken; German is a plus

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

ABB Corporate Research, in close collaboration with its different business areas, is developing the foundations for the next generation of ABB products.

The Materials team at ABB’s Swiss research center in the proximity of Zurich focuses on the development and manufacturing of innovative materials to be implemented in the company’s future products. We are currently offering outstanding students the chance to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers in the field of metallic, composite and polymer materials.

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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