R&D Sustainability Specialist Intern

Position: R&D Sustainability Specialist Intern...
Location: Bardi

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to:
Center of Excellence Leader - LCA & Ecodesign.
Work model:
Hybrid.

Your role and responsibilities

Support Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) activities by assisting the team in data collection, modelling, and interpretation of results—learning how environmental hotspots are identified and addressed in real product development contexts.
Contribute to Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) projects, supporting the team across the full process: from organizing and collecting input data, through documentation preparation, up to supporting third‑party verification activities.
Support primary data collection from suppliers, reaching out to the supply chain to gather material, energy, and process data needed for LCA and EPD studies—gaining direct exposure to supply‑chain sustainability challenges.
Conduct regulatory and scientific landscaping on product End‑of‑Life (EoL) scenarios—reviewing legislation, industry standards, and academic literature on EoL modelling approaches (recycling, reuse, recovery) and summarizing findings for the team.
Monitor emerging trends in product sustainability, circularity, and eco‑design, contributing to internal knowledge sharing and team discussions.

Qualifications for the role

You have a Bachelor's or Master’s student in environmental, mechanical, electrical engineering, chemistry, materials engineering, or related sciences—or a recent graduate.
You have an academic background or coursework exposure to LCA, sustainability, or eco‑design topics.
Familiarity with LCA concepts; experience with LCA tools (e.g. Sima Pro) is a plus.
You're at ease communicating in English.
You are curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a technical R&D environment, working in a global context with stakeholders from multiple countries.
Team‑oriented with good communication and organizational skills.
You are passionate about sustainability, circularity, and innovation.

More about us: ABB Smart Power provides energy distribution solutions for data centers, industrial and manufacturing plants, critical infrastructure and commercial buildings. The Division’s technical teams work closely with industry partners, delivering advanced solutions that support rapid growth, energy transition, and sustainability objectives. The Division’s portfolio includes industrial circuit breakers, low‑voltage systems, motor starting applications, and safety devices like switches and relays.

Its Power Protection unit supports the world’s largest data center companies with advanced energy‑efficient UPS solutions. The Division’s ABB Ability Energy Manager provides a scalable, easy‑to‑use platform that helps organizations save energy and reduce CO₂ emissions.
Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World. #ABBCareers #RunwithABB
Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit  to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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