Internship in Physics-Based Modeling and Simulation f/m/d (80-100%)

ABB; Dättwil; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB i Schweiz söker en praktikant inom fysikbaserad modellering och simulering av plasma i elektriska bågar. Du bidrar till utveckling, implementering och validering av modellerna och arbetar i gränssnittet mellan teoretisk modellering, numerisk simulering och experimentell validering.

Under praktiken integreras du i Theoretical and Computational Methods Team och arbetar nära erfarna forskare i en internationell miljö där du får möjlighet att växa och bidra till ABB:s utveckling.

Qualifications

• Studerande på fysik eller ingeniørfysik på avancerad kandidat- eller masterexamen.
• Stark fysikbakgrund och intresse för plasmaphysik och numerisk simulering.
• Goda programmeringskunskaper i C++ eller Python.

Responsibilities

• Delta i forskning: utveckla och validera fysiska modeller för plasma
• Implementera modeller i simuleringar och sammanställa resultat
• Samarbeta med internationell grupp och dokumentera arbetet

Skills

Physics background

Scientific programming

English fluency

Education

Advanced B.Sc./M.Sc.

Tools

COMSOL

ANSYS

Open-source tools

C++

Python

Job description

På ABB hjälper vi industrier att bli mer resurseffektiva och renare – och varje person här bidrar till resultaten. Du kommer att få möjlighet att leda, få stöd att växa och kunna vara stolt över den påverkan vi skapar tillsammans. Gå med oss och hjälp till att driva det som driver världen.

Denna position rapporterar till:

R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

We offer an internship position in the field of physics-based modeling and simulation of plasma dynamics in electrical arcs. You contribute to ongoing research projects involving the development, implementation, and validation of physical models for plasma-related phenomena relevant to ABB devices. You will work at the interface between physical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental validation.

During the internship, you will be integrated into the Theoretical and Computational Methods Team, and you will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced researchers in an international group of experienced scientists and engineers, where you will be able to thrive.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Onsite

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Collaborate with researchers to assess, develop, and validate physics-based models for industrial applications.
• Review scientific literature and evaluate modeling approaches for the description of complex physical phenomena.
• Implement and validate selected models using commercial simulation software and in-house simulation tools.
• Contribute to simulation capability extensions through model development, numerical implementation, software coding, and documentation of results.

Qualifications for the role:

• Enrolled student in Physics, Engineering Physics, Computational Physics, or a related physics subject (advanced B.Sc. or M.Sc. level).
• Strong background in physics and numerical simulation of physical systems, interest in plasma physics.
• Good scientific programming skills (e.g., C++, Python, or similar).
• Experience with simulation software is beneficial; familiarity with commercial tools such as COMSOL, Ansys, or similar platforms, as well as open-source simulation frameworks, is an advantage.
• Curiosity, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal; fluency in English.
• Availability for six months (flexible start date early 2027).

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

The Theoretical and Computational Methods Team at the Swiss ABB research center develops, maintains, and improves models and numerical tools describing physical phenomena relevant to ABB products and technologies. These are used to support the development of more efficient and sustainable next-generation products.

För att bygga en renare och smartare framtid krävs alla sorters människor: de nyfikna, de modiga och de kreativa. Därför välkomnar vi människor med alla bakgrunder och erfarenheter.

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