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 role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment. This Position reports to: R&D Team Lead Automation is key to maintaining competitiveness in modern manufacturing. A critical challenge is ensuring that product design enables efficient, scalable, and reliable automated assembly. In control cabinet production, certain design choices either enable or limit the use of automated manufacturing workflows. Poorly adapted designs increase complexity, error risk, and cost, while well-optimized designs can unlock higher levels of automation. This thesis focuses on how product design decisions impact automated assembly in production. The emphasis is on decisions made in the design phase that directly impact the automation feasibility, including exploring challenges in automating the assembly of complex components. This thesis project is suitable for 1–2 students. Your role and responsibilities You will explore how design decisions influence the feasibility and efficiency of automated assembly. The work includes developing principles, methods, and/or concepts that improve: Design for automated manufacturing and assembly Integration between design tools and production systems Robustness and quality in assembly processes Cost-efficiency and scalability in production The expected outcome is to propose concepts and solutions that enable higher levels of automation in our control cabinet production. Examples of tasks Analyze current design and development processes from a manufacturing perspective Identify design-related barriers to automation and propose improvements Investigate how digital tools (CAD, simulation, AI) can support design optimization and virtual validation Develop general design guidelines for automation-friendly products (e.g., layout, interfaces, accessibility) Evaluate toolchains and workflows for digital continuity from design to production Create and validate concepts through simulations, prototypes, and/or physical mock-ups Your background You are studying: Mechanical Engineering Product Development Mechatronics / Mechatronic Engineering Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related fields You have an interest in: Product design and development Manufacturing and production systems Automation and robotics Digital engineering tools (CAD, simulation, etc.) As a person, you are: Curious and analytical Hands-on and solution-oriented Able to work independently and structure complex problems More about us A 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. 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.

Master’s Thesis: Design for Automated Control Cabinet Assembly.

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