Internship/ Thesis work in drive control for noise reductionAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.That's our story. Make it your story.
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R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

You will be part of Powertrain & Digitalization team at ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden. At Corporate Research we lead the innovation within ABB and our task is to ensure ABB's technology competitiveness now and in the future. We work in close collaboration with other research centers, our business areas: Motion, Process Automation, Robotics & Discrete Automation and Electrification, as well academic and industrial partners. In our creative and highly skilled team we develop, design, build and test new concepts and prototypes of physical and digital powertrains consisting of electric energy source, electrical motor, electric drive, and a selected application. Details:• Period: February-May 2025 • Number of students: 1 • Location: On site ABB Corporate Research in Västerås, Sweden Your responsibilities:• Literature study on how inverter modulation and current control can influence acoustic noise produced by motors • Literature study on modeling IPM motors from an acoustic point of view • Build an acoustic model of the motor. Extract a simplified model to be used in converter control development.• Simulate a converter control with the target of decreasing the acoustic noise • Assist in lab measurements of motor currents and sound • Write a report on the work done and disseminate the results

Qualifications for the role

Theoretical understanding and practical experience in modeling of electrical machines and their control. Previous experience in finite element method software is a plus. Good collaboration capabilities in a research & development team. Strong team spirit and individual leadership to deliver expected results on time and with high quality.

More about us

You are welcome to apply by January 7, 2025. Please note that selection will be done on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before last day of application. Apply with your CV, academic tran-scripts and a cover letter in English via ABB career page.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. #MyABBStory#Li-onsite