Talent Pool: Thesis Opportunities at ABB in Austria (f/m/d)

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This Position reports to:

HR Business Partner

Your thesis can be more than a graduation requirement. It can be an opportunity to contribute to technologies that shape industries, work alongside experienced professionals and turn academic knowledge into practical impact. At ABB, we believe that innovation starts with courage, care, collaboration and curiosity. That's why we are always looking for motivated students who want to explore new ideas, challenge existing thinking and contribute to solving real-world problems.

Whether you already have a thesis topic in mind or are still looking for inspiration, we would like to hear from you. By joining our Thesis Talent Pool, you can connect with teams across ABB Austria and explore opportunities that match your studies, interests and expertise.

Depending on the opportunity, you may work on topics related to:

• Automation & Control Engineering
• Software Development
• Artificial Intelligence & Data Analytics
• Robotics & Mechatronics
• Sustainability & Energy Solutions
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain
• Or other potential areas across ABB such as Business & Finance or Human Resources

What you can expect

• Work on real business and technology challenges with practical relevance.
• Collaborate with experienced ABB professionals and gain valuable industry insights.
• Bring your own ideas and perspective to projects that create measurable impact.
• Build connections across disciplines, teams and business areas.
• Expand your professional network and get to know ABB from the inside.
• Explore future career opportunities within ABB.

Your background

• You are currently pursuing a Master's or Bachelor’s degree at a university in Austria.
• You are interested in collaborating with ABB Group as part of your thesis.
• You are motivated to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges.
• You enjoy learning, asking questions and working with people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise.
• You can communicate confidently in English; German may be beneficial depending on the project.

You don't need to have everything figured out yet.

If you already have a thesis idea, we'd love to hear about it. If you're still looking for the right topic, that's perfectly fine as well. Together, we'll explore opportunities that align with your interests, strengths and academic background.

How it works

Apply to our Master Thesis Talent Pool and tell us a little about yourself, your studies, your interests and your preferred timeline. If there is a good match, we will connect you with relevant ABB teams and potential thesis opportunities. The final thesis topic, scope and supervision will be defined together with the respective ABB team and your university.

We will align the minimum compensation based on your educational level within the salary range of 2,553.12 EUR to 3,009.82 EUR monthly for the full-time position. This will be based on the electrical and electronics industry collective agreement from May 2026.

Ready to make an impact?

Submit your interest to the Talent Pool today

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A future opportunity

This role is part of our talent pipeline, which means it’s not currently open, but we’re always looking for curious minds, bold thinkers, and people who want to make an impact.

Click Apply to express your interest and be considered for future opportunities that match your experience and aspirations.

At ABB, we welcome people from all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives help us build a cleaner, smarter future.

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about how we help run what runs the world.

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