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Product Management Intern - Summer 2027

ABB · New Berlin, WI · $20.00–$34.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you explained something technical to someone who didn't have your background.

What they are checking: Whether they can translate technical detail into plain language customers and colleagues understand.

Tell me about a time you juggled tasks from several people who all wanted something from you.

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize and communicate when supporting multiple teams at once.

Tell me about a mistake you made on a project and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they own errors and learn from them, which matters when documentation goes to customers.

What interests you about industrial products like drives and motors, as opposed to consumer tech?

What they are checking: Whether they have real curiosity about the industry they would be learning in.

What would you do

You're updating firmware release notes and the engineer's description is unclear. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask clarifying questions instead of guessing and publishing something inaccurate.

This is onsite in New Berlin with no relocation help. How does the location fit your plans for the summer?

What they are checking: Whether the practical setup works so they can commit fully to the internship.

About the work

If I asked you to benchmark a competitor's product line, how would you start, and where would you find the information?

What they are checking: Whether they know practical research sources and can organize a fair side-by-side comparison.

What makes a user manual or quick-start guide good, from the reader's point of view?

What they are checking: Whether they think about documentation from the user's perspective, since that is a big part of this role.

What's a product you use that you think is priced well or poorly, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they have basic instincts about pricing and value propositions that product management depends on.

How would you spot a gap in a product portfolio compared with a competitor's?

What they are checking: Whether they can think beyond feature lists to customer needs that no current product meets.

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The full job description

As published by ABB.

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: Manager, Product Management __ As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through various projects. Each day, you will acquire knowledge by performing tasks as directed. You will also showcase your skills by supporting ABB’s operations and enhancing personal education/employment opportunities. The work model for the role is onsite in New Berlin, Wisconsin. You will be mainly accountable for: • Conduct competitive benchmarking and market research on key industry competitors to analyze product portfolios, pricing strategies, value propositions, and identify portfolio gaps and opportunities relative to product offerings. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Applications Engineering, and Technical Support teams to update and maintain product documentation, including user manuals, quick-start guides, firmware release documentation, and technical reference materials. • Assist in the development and revision of customer-facing and internal technical documentation to ensure accuracy, usability, and alignment with product updates. • Provide tactical project support for new product launches, including the creation and coordination of marketing collateral, sales enablement materials, and product communications. • Contribute to ongoing product management initiatives by supporting cross-functional projects, conducting research, and assisting with operational and strategic product activities as needed. • Gain exposure to the full product lifecycle while working closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and support stakeholders to help drive successful product outcomes. Qualifications for the role: • Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in the United States. • Intern must have reliable transportation to and from the worksite. • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future. • Utilize critical thinking skills to analyze complex situations and develop strategic solutions. • Effectively organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. • Exhibit the capability to manage several tasks at once while maintaining high standards of quality. • Collaborate with team members to convey ideas, share information, and provide updates on project progress. Why ABB? What's in it for you We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day. ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com . Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. Internships at ABB within the United States are not eligible for company-sponsored medical benefits, 401(k) contributions, or paid time off. The hourly rate is determined by things such as the successful applicant’s qualifications, graduation year and experience. This position is expected to pay between $20 - $34 per hour. 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 https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.

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