Internship - R&D Associate Engineer

ABB; Vittuone; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Meal allowance

Job summary

ABB Smart Buildings in Vittuone (Milan area) seeks an R&D engineer to support strategic technology direction by applying innovative software and solutions. The role operates in a hybrid work model.

You will contribute across mechanics, thermal, and software, from concept through testing, integration and maintenance, collaborating with the R&D team to meet quality, time and cost targets. Fluent Italian and English are required; a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering.
• Fundamentals of electrical engineering and electrical systems.
• Microsoft Office; MATLAB; SAP is a plus.
• Fluency in Italian and English.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic technology direction within R&D projects.
• Apply technical knowledge across mechanics, thermal, and software.
• From concept to design, implementation, integration, testing and maintenance.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to meet quality, time and cost targets.

Skills

Adaptability under pressure

Proactivity

Problem-solving orientation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.This position reports to:R&D Team Lead__Your role and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will have the opportunity to support the strategic technology direction by contributing your own ideas for identifying, proposing, and implementing innovative technology, software and solutions. Each day, you will assist the Research and Development (R&D) team by executing your assigned tasks and using technical knowledge in a structured way. You will also showcase your expertise by staying abreast of the state of the art and actively applying this knowledge.The work model for the role is: hybridThis role is contributing to the Smart Building business in Vittuone (Milan).You will be mainly accountable for:Working as a reliable contributor in R&D projectsUsing technical know-how in your own area of competence to solve problems.Performing various tasks in the assigned area (e.g., mechanics, thermal, software), from building concepts, gathering requirements to designing, implementing, integrating, testing, technology transfer or maintenance, and operations.Supporting the achievement of assigned targets (quality, time, scope, cost), and raising and addressing risks.Knowing some of the key drivers for ABB in your own area and performing activities in line with the current direction.Qualifications for the roleEducation: a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electric or Electronic Engineering.Technical Skills: Knowledge of fundamentals of electrical engineering and electrical systems.Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.Knowledge of MATLAB.Knowledge of SAP is a plus.Languages: ability to communicate fluently in both Italian and English.Soft Skills: adaptability under pressure, proactivity, problem-solving orientation, and commitment to deliver results by taking responsibility to execute tasks and projects, participating within a dynamic team environment.BenefitsFlexibility and work-life balance: flexible working hours, hybrid work options and a strong focus on work-life integration.Meal allowance: access to canteenMore about usABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.Ready to make an impact?Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.