Internship in Sustainability

This job is with ABB, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: R&D Team Lead Internship in SustainabilityYour Role and Responsibilities In this role, you'll learn and contribute to the following tasks: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Leadership: Model, update, and execute environmental impact scenarios using Simapro, analyzing key indicators (GWP, energy, water) to guide strategic design decisions.Eco-labeling and EcoPassport PEP Management: Coordinate data collection, calculation, and external verification of Environmental Product Declarations (Type III EPDs), ensuring compliance with category rules (PCR).Material Selection and Circularity: Identify and evaluate sustainable alternatives (bio-based, recycled, low-carbon) and apply eco-design criteria (disassembly, modularity) in new product development.Data Governance and Compliance: Design traceability and document management systems to ensure that all sustainability evidence complies with ABB's audits and corporate standards.Strategic Monitoring and Cultural Change: Act as a technical reference in circularity trends, benchmarking the sector and leading internal training sessions to integrate sustainability into the plant's DNA.Our Team Dynamics Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.Qualifications for the Role Education:undergraduate or master's student in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Environmental Engineering.Languages: English level B2Additional knowledge: Proficiency in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA); experience with specific tools such as Simapro; familiarity with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) under the PEP EcoPassport program. Knowledge of Sustainability and Circular Economy is a plus.- Work model: #LI-hybridWhat’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.Benefits At ABB, you’ll find benefits that reflect how much we value your time, talent, and future.You can count on: Schedule suited to balance with other responsibilities and interests. Working time flexibility. Hybrid model (face to face + home-office). Holidays and days off for study and exams. Competitive economic grant. Free access to specific technical and general training.More about us At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity, generations, etc. Together, we are embarking in a journey where each one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.Call to Action Be part of something bigger. This is where progress is powered, teams initiate action, and we move the world forward together. Run What Runs the World.#ABBCareers #RunwithABB #RunwhatrunstheworldA Future Opportunity Please note that this position is part of our talent pipeline and not an active job opening at this time. By applying, you express your interest in future career opportunities with ABB.We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and see the impact of our work across the globe.