Bachelor's / Master's Thesis Student (m/f/d) – Business Operations & Portfolio Analysis

ABB; Mannheim; Vor Ort; EUR 13.000 - 20.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

ABB invites a talented student to join our Mannheim team as an internship and/or master thesis project focused on the EU CBAM and its extensions. The role bridges policy, business and technology, analyzing how CBAM affects our High Power product portfolio and related processes.

You will quantify financial and supply chain implications, develop a clear impact report, and create a prioritized action roadmap for compliant, competitive operations. Fluency in English is required; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Pursuing a degree in a field linking business and technology.
• Understanding of business processes including supply chain, production and procurement.
• Electrical engineering knowledge is a plus (e.g., motors, power converters).
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; able to engage with subject matter experts.

Aufgaben

• Conduct in-depth research on EU CBAM regulations, current framework and extensions.
• Assess CBAM impact on ABB MOHP product portfolio and processes.
• Analyze supply chain vulnerabilities and carbon footprint exposure.
• Quantify financial implications (costs, pricing, margins).
• Develop an impact assessment report with findings and recommendations.
• Create a prioritized roadmap of actions for compliance and competitive advantage.
• Produce educational materials for business leaders and product management.
• Document findings, methodology and insights for organizational knowledge.

Kenntnisse

Fluent English

Strong communication

Translational thinking

Presentation skills

Information synthesis

Supply chain knowledge

German knowledge

Ausbildung

Business Administration / Industrial Engineering / Engineering Management or related field with tech interface

Jobbeschreibung

This position reports to:

Product Manager

Key Responsibilities

ABB Motion High Power is seeking a talented student (internship and/or master thesis) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the impact of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its planned extensions on our products and business processes. This is a unique opportunity to work on a strategically important regulatory challenge at the intersection of policy, business, and technology.

The work model for the role is:

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Conduct in-depth research on EU CBAM regulations, current framework, and planned extensions
• Assess the impact of CBAM on MOHP product portfolio and business processes
• Analyze supply chain vulnerabilities and carbon footprint exposure
• Quantify financial implications (costs, pricing impacts, margin effects)
• Develop a comprehensive impact assessment report with clear findings and recommendations
• Create a prioritized roadmap of actions for MOHP to achieve compliance and competitive advantage
• Produce educational and training materials for business leaders and product man
• Document findings, methodology, and insights for organizational knowledge

Qualifications For The Role

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Business Economics, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Public Policy, Political Science, European Studies, or a similar field with a focus on the business and technology interface
• Understanding of business processes, including supply chain, production, and procurement
• Electrical engineering knowledge is a plus (e.g., electric motors, power converters)
• Fluent in English; German is a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Openness to engage with subject matter experts
• Translational thinking
• Ability to structure and condense information
• Presentation skills

Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and equals are given preference.

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