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Internship on the Stability Analysis of Grid-Forming Controllers (80-100%)

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This position reports to

R&D Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain vocational experience through a temporary work placement (6 months). Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your expertise by supporting ABB’s operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities. The work model for the role is: onsite #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the research group in Baden-Dättwil, Aargau, Switzerland. You will be mainly responsible for: • Review of academic literature on grid-forming control methods • Exploration of stability analysis techniques applicable to grid-forming control of converters • Theoretical analysis, evaluation and documentation of different control strategies • Quick prototyping of solutions through proof-of-concept implementations

Qualifications for the role

• You are currently pursuing a master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or similar field
• You have taken courses in control systems (PID, lead/lag compensation), distributed control, and/or model predictive control
• You possess a good working knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python
• You are interested in the following fields: power electronics, control theory, and power system analysis
• You are at ease communicating in English
• Experience with simulations software, e.g., Simulink, PLECS, and good understanding of power systems are desirable
• A strong interest in research and publishing is desirable
• You hold a current valid VISA/work permit for Switzerland or a confirmation for a mandatory internship from your university

More about us

ABB Corporate Research, in close collaboration with its different business areas, is developing the foundations for the next generation of ABB products. We look forward to receiving your application. The recruiting process is led by Talent Partner Angelina Kothe. If you would like to learn more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Important: In order to be employed by ABB you will need to fully comply with/fulfill all local ABB employment requirements/processes. Before applying, please read our Fraud Warning. ABB Privacy Policy: https://new.abb.com/privacy-notice/candidate