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 - Secure Connected Systems __ You want to support industrial research projects and teams given your interest in using AI, and specifically Generative AI for network security and industrial network orchestration? Then join ABB, a global key player in industrial automation and smart electrification, as an intern or Master thesis student. Apply your skills and grow personally in a challenging and fascinating environment. ABB is a technology leader driving the digital transformation of industries toward autonomous industrial plants and buildings. Industrial systems comprise automation systems, networks and devices, software tools and platforms, and control solutions. In the ABB Research Center Germany, we focus on innovating digital industries and smart and sustainable electrification systems. In our team, we contribute to these goals with connectivity, system integration, and applied security competencies. Become a member of our team and be part of the projects and research teams and their endeavor of demonstrating great results by leveraging AI models that can interact with the network to have better understanding the status of the industrial networks and orchestrate the network to improve network performance and security. Key responsibilities The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid You will be mainly accountable for: In close collaboration with our research team, you will engage in investigating, prototyping and developing demonstrators, e.g., future industrial networks, Industry 4.0 applications, role of AI in industrial networking or innovative solutions protecting our customers against various network security attacks. More specifically, you will implement AI methods to interact with the network and understand the situations, events, and failures in an industrial network and then reconfigure the network to provide better performance and security. You will work on the AI solution to process network data, detect anomalies, and thereby reconfigure the network. Qualifications for the role We expect you to bring creativity, initiative, and result orientation to support driving our innovations toward new products and services. You have a study background in communication systems, secure connected systems, machine learning, computer science, or similar background. You bring experience with networking and network security, especially ethernet-based networking, in addition to your background in ML solutions for network security purposes. Experience in LLMs, Generative AI in addition to having a good understanding about industrial networks can be considered as big advantages. You are highly motivated, team-minded, and able to work independently. Fluent English in verbal and written form is required. Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application (CV, Cover letter, Transcript of records) through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and their equals are given preference. ABB AG +49 (0) 621 381 3500 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 #Runwhatrunstheworld 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. Why ABB Working at ABB gives you the opportunity to contribute to a healthier and more prosperous world. Add to your story by joining a passionate team, focused on pushing the boundaries of technology to drive performance, shape new business models and find new ways of working that benefit our customers, partners and society. We want you to be proud of being part of ABB. We care At ABB, we care about our people and their stories. We create safe, fair, equitable and inclusive working environments in which our people can succeed and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or cultural, religious or social background. Diverse teams make us stronger. ABB is also committed to a high standard of integrity in everything we do. We grow We help our people succeed and develop, and we empower them to create their own careers at ABB. Our benefits, reward and development programs encompass a wide array of offerings. How to apply Do you want to shape the future, together with us? Get more insights into our recruitment process and find some helpful tips and tricks how to join the team. Make our story your story.