Internship in Sustainable Polymer Materials (80-100%), Baden

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Diese Position Berichtet An: Research Team Manager - Materials

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.

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

The Work Model For The Role Is 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

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 ofmetallic, composite and polymer materials.

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