Quality Engineering Intern - Summer 2026

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:

Quality & Operations Excellence 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 in New Berlin, Wisconsin.

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:

• Drive site safety improvements through technology adoption, work cell redesign, ergonomic enhancements, and other innovative solutions.

• Champion world-class quality by developing clear work instructions, conducting PFMEAs, establishing FAI/inspection criteria, implementing error-proofing (poke-yoke), and managing ECNs and CAPAs.

• Increase operational capacity by identifying and executing projects that eliminate bottlenecks and ensure customer demand is met.

• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles, including time studies, assembly line balancing, value stream mapping, 3P for new production lines or changes, and continuous improvement in material flow, scheduling, and presentation.

• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, applying strong project management skills to assess risk, manage dependencies, and deliver results on time.

• Serve as a change leader by collaborating with stakeholders, managing phase-in/phase-out transitions, ensuring successful implementation, and sustaining improvements through robust follow-through.

• Identify opportunities for improvement, build compelling financial business cases, and develop project plans to drive operational excellence.

Qualifications for the role:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's engineering degree program 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 US-AskHR@abb.com. 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.