Bachelor's / Master's Thesis Student (m/f/d) – Business Operations & Portfolio Analysis

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.

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Key responsibilities

ABB Motion High Power is seeking a talented student (internship and/or master thesis) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the impact of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its planned extensions on our products and business processes. This is a unique opportunity to work on a strategically important regulatory challenge at the intersection of policy, business, and technology.

The work model for the role is: #LI-Hybrid

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Conduct in-depth research on EU CBAM regulations, current framework, and planned extensions

• Assess the impact of CBAM on MOHP product portfolio and business processes

• Analyze supply chain vulnerabilities and carbon footprint exposure

• Quantify financial implications (costs, pricing impacts, margin effects)

• Develop a comprehensive impact assessment report with clear findings and recommendations

• Create a prioritized roadmap of actions for MOHP to achieve compliance and competitive advantage

• Produce educational and training materials for business leaders and product man

• Document findings, methodology, and insights for organizational knowledge

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Qualifications for the role

• Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Business Economics, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, Public Policy, Political Science, European Studies, or a similar field with a focus on the business and technology interface

• Understanding of business processes, including supply chain, production, and procurement

• Electrical engineering knowledge is a plus (e.g., electric motors, power converters)

• Fluent in English; German is a plus

• Strong communication skills

• Openness to engage with subject matter experts

• Translational thinking

• Ability to structure and condense information

• Presentation skills

Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and equals are given preference.

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