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Take the ABB Challenge

ABB Challenge is a one-day student competition where teams of engineering students tackle a real-world ABB challenge, develop innovative solutions, and present their work to an expert jury.

The three best-performing students win a summer internship at ABB for summer 2027. All participants gain hands-on engineering experience with expert guidance, and celebrate together at a joint dinner with the ABB team.

It's not just a competition — it's your chance to experience ABB from the inside, build your network, and kickstart your career in technology and engineering.

Challenge yourself. Build your future. Run what runs the world.

Why participate?

Top 3 Win

Top 3 competitors win a Summer internship at ABB Oy, Helsinki, in summer 2027

Hands-On Experience

Gain real-world engineering problem-solving experience with expert guidance from ABB professionals

Factory Tour

Exclusive tour of ABB's Pitäjänmäki factory and exhibition area

Dinner Celebration

Celebrate together with the ABB team at  dinner wrapping up the competition day

Network

Connect with ABB engineers, managers and industry professionals

Summer internship categories

Winners can be placed in one of the following categories based on their skills, interests and performance on the competition day. Summer internships typically take place between May and September, for two to five months depending on the position.

Purchasing, Procurement & Logistics

Our teams in purchasing, logistics and procurement take care of necessary material quality and availability, so that we are able to ensure excellent service to our customers.

In Purchasing and Procurement, your tasks related to operative or strategic purchasing or tasks related to supply chain management between different stakeholders. Experience with SAP, excel or previous internship experience working with industry or purchasing are beneficial. In Logistics and SCM your tasks arerelated to supply chain management, such as delivery planning, coordination and working with different stakeholders. Your tasks may also include supporting our category managers or working in an office role in one of our warehouses. The position requires fluent English language skills.

Quality

Our quality teams predict, fulfill and exceed our customers’ expectations throughout the business process, from order of products, systems and services to their delivery and commissioning. At the same time our quality teams are committed to supporting our colleagues in developing our own quality improvement processes.

You will support, in cooperation with other stakeholders, ABB’s quality strategy work, working with quality system and tools. You will work in cooperation with i.e. our quality managers and quality engineers. Depending on your skills your role may also more technically oriented. The position requires fluency in Finnish and English language skills.

Project Management

Our project management teams are responsible for delivering products, systems and solutions to our customers. They manage order-to-delivery process and actively liaise with ABB customers around the world.

The role includes supporting Project Managers with customer project management, fulfilling contractual obligations and exceeding customer expectations. You will work closely with ABB's sales units and customers, as well as with internal stakeholders at the production site. Previous experience with industry or in customer interface are beneficial. The position requires a good coordination and communication skills, as well as fluency in Finnish and English.

R&D and Technology

ABB's strong product development and technological expertise differentiate us from our competitors and attract customers to choose us. Our technology and product development teams are constantly working to improve our products, solutions and services to meet customer needs.

In R&D and technology your tasks can be related to maintaining and developing products, services, and analysis or measurement systems. Based on your skill level and interest, your work may also include solution implementation, innovation related to new solutions or feasibility studies related to new projects. The role requires initiative, good communication, data analysis skills and IT skills, teamwork skills and fluency in English.

Design and Engineering

Our design and engineering teams are responsible for example for designing production technology and process development. You will produce documentation for internal use and for external stakeholders. You will work in close cooperation with research & development as well as our order to delivery functions.

Supporting in various design assignments, keeping in mind cost effectiveness, quality and safety standards.

2D and 3D design experience, knowledge of PLM and ERP as well as previous work experience working in industrial production roles are a benefit. The position requires fluency in Finnish and English language skills

Service

In Service we are taking care of the motors and generators delivered to our customers. Our services include a comprehensive product portfolio from installation and commissioning to advanced condition monitoring services. Our team is working in the fields of product management, service product R&D and business development.

Technical Sales Support

As an Electrical & Mechanical Sales Support Specialist, you are responsible for the sales-phase design and technical support of motors and generators, ensuring that customer requirements are fully met while delivering technically sound, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.

The role includes preparing sales drawings, performing mechanical studies and calculations for components such as shafts and bearings, optimizing electrical designs using advanced calculation tools, and selecting suitable accessories and auxiliary equipment. You coordinate sales engineering activities, document technical solutions accurately in sales support tools, and ensure commitments, schedules, and deliverables are met.

Success in the role requires balancing requests from multiple stakeholders, prioritizing tasks effectively, and continuously improving processes, tools, and ways of working together with the Technical Sales Support team. The position requires English language skills.

Application process

step 1:

12.10. - 31.10.2026 Application period

Submit your application, complete the pre-screening questions and attach your university study transcript.
step 3:

30.11.2026 Finalists informed

Selected finalists are contacted and invited to the competition day.
step 3:

10.12.2026 Competition day

Full-day competition at ABB Pitäjänmäki and joint dinner — 8:00 to 20:00.

Who can apply?

Currently studying engineering at a Finnish University or University of applied sciences
Minimum of 120 ECTS of engineering studies completed
GPA of at least 3.5 (on a scale from 1–5), study transcript required
Excellent English language skills (the competition is conducted entirely in English)*
Have not previously worked at ABB Oy
Available to travel to Helsinki and attend the full competition day on 10 December 2026**
Available for an  internship in Helsinki during summer 2027

Applications open soon