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Discovering the own career path

Doug Bodhaine’s ABB journey began with a summer internship and evolved into a passion for the business side of electrification. Through hands-on experience across sales, operations, strategy and customer engagement, the Discovery Program gave him the opportunity to explore different career paths while building a strong foundation for his future.

Doug Bodhaine, ABB Discovery Trainee, United States
Doug Bodhaine, now in his second year of the Discovery Program, applied for a summer internship during his junior year as a mechanical engineering major at the University of Michigan. He was selected for a summer internship with ABB’s Critical Power team in Cary, N.C. where he gained experience in sales operations and project management.

“I facilitated a factory witness test for Microsoft where they watched and tested our products,” Doug said. “It was a great experience because I saw firsthand how ABB teams interact with customers, especially how we explain complex electrical systems and ensure everything works together.”

“It was a great experience because I saw firsthand how ABB teams interact with customers.”

Doug’s interest in the energy industry led him to ABB’s Discovery Program, where his first-year rotations included inside sales, channel operations and account management in Los Angeles. He developed a strong interest in the business side of electrification, so he joined the Electrification Strategy Team in Cary, N.C. and spent his second year focused on strategic research for the Global Ventures team. After completing the program in a few weeks, Doug will transition to a permanent role with the Large Projects Contractor Sales Team in Boston.

“The internship and Discovery Program helped me realize that I enjoy the technical sales process,” Doug said. “I’m excited to take the next step in my career and work with customers to provide the solutions they need.”
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