Systems Engineer Intern- Summer 2026

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Cleveland, OH
In-Office
20-34 Hourly
Internship
Robotics • Analytics • Energy
The Role
The intern will collaborate with engineering teams on control systems projects, participate in design and testing, conduct analyses, troubleshoot challenges, and document processes to support project delivery.
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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:

Engineering Manager


 

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:

  • Collaborate with engineering teams to support various aspects of control systems projects for power, water, oil, and gas industry customers

  • Participate in hardware and software design, development, and testing activities

  • Utilize computer programs and engineering software to perform technical operations and analyses

  • Conduct engineering analyses and provide related data, documentation, and information

  • Proactively troubleshoot technical challenges and research innovative solutions throughout project lifecycles

  • Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to solve engineering problems and optimize processes

  • Explore and apply artificial intelligence solutions to improve automation system performance and efficiency

  • Attend both in-person and on-the-job training sessions to develop technical and professional skills

  • Document work processes, findings, and recommendations clearly and accurately

  • Support the team in meeting project milestones and deliverables. Additionally will support customer factory acceptance tests.

Qualifications for the role:

  • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related fields, 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.

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.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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The Company
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104,000 Employees

What We Do

ABB is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 110,000 talented employees in over 100 countries. www.abb.com

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