Project Engineer Intern/Co-op

As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through various projects. Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your skills by supporting ABB’s operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities.

The work model for the role is onsite/hybrid in Cleveland, OH.

Please note that no relocation assistance or stipend will be offered for this position. Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius of the office location. Candidates are expected to manage their own commuting arrangements.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Work with an engineering team to assist with various aspects of our control systems projects for customers.

• Hardware and software design and testing.

• Use computer programs to perform various engineering operations.

• Conduct analyses and provide related data and information.

• Motivated to troubleshoot and research solutions during the duration while working on projects.

• Attend training sessions both in person and on the job. 

• Ability to work a hybrid work schedule – both in the Cleveland office and remote from Cleveland.

• Living ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Qualifications for the role:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program in electrical engineering, chemical engineering, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering in the United States.

• Intern must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future.

• Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions.

• Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

• Exhibit the capability to manage several tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality.

• Collaborate with team members to convey ideas, share information, and provide updates on project progress.

• Familiarization with DCS/PLC and Networks is preferred

• Power Plant/Process Control Experience is preferred

Why ABB?  

What's in it for you

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age,  race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

Internships at ABB within the United States are not eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off. 

The hourly rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications, graduation year and experience. This position is expected to pay between $20 - $34 per hour.