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This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for Soft Bank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. Soft Bank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

This Position reports to:

R&D Unit Lead:

Your role and responsibilities

Ready to design something from scratch and shape the future of robotics?

At ABB Robotics in Gilching, we’re looking for a UX Design working student who wants to build a brand‑new interface from the ground up. You’ll take the UX lead for this product, supported by our wider ABB UX community.

The work model for the role is:

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Design a new interface from zero, workflows, layouts, visuals
• Create clean mockups, sketches, and quick prototypes
• Explore early concepts and bring structure to open‑ended ideas
• Work closely with engineering and product teams in Gilching
• Make user‑focused design decisions that guide the product forward

Qualifications for the role

• You’re enrolled in any bachelor’s program, with a strong interest in UX/UI, Interaction Design, HCI, or similar areas
• Curious about using AI tools to support your design process (for exploration, concepting, or speeding up tasks)
• Able to work independently in Figma
• Enjoy working independently and driving your own design process
• Interest about robotics and building tools for real users
• Curiosity, creativity, and a “let’s try it” attitude

What's in it for you?

• You’ll own the UX direction for a complete product
• Creative freedom with support from our global ABB UX community
• Work on real robotics‑related tools used across ABB Robotics
• A friendly environment that encourages bold ideas and experimentation
• If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Please share your portfolio (student projects welcome!) and a short introduction.

Interested in joining our team? We are looking forward to receiving your complete application through our online tool. In the case of equal suitability, people with severe disabilities and equals are given preference.

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