Internship in Electrical Design Applications 80 - 100% (f/m/d)
The opportunity
We are looking for a motivated and curious engineering intern to support our Product Excellence team in the area of surge arresters, metal oxide (MO) varistors, and high-voltage protection products. This internship offers the opportunity to work on real-world engineering challenges related to international standards, product qualification, testing, simulations, and technical documentation.
Depending on business priorities and the candidate’s interests, the internship project will focus on one or more topics from a portfolio of ongoing development and qualification activities.
How you’ll make an impact
- Analyzing and comparing international standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE, CIGRE recommendations) and assessing their impact on product design and testing requirements
- Supporting product qualification and requalification projects for surge arresters and metal oxide varistors, including simulations related to environmental and electrical performance testing
- Evaluating testing strategies, including the possibility of harmonizing qualification testing across different standards
- Assisting with laboratory test planning, execution, and analysis
- Developing engineering calculation tools and templates to support product design and qualification activities
- Creating and maintaining technical documentation, reports, and engineering guidelines
- Analyzing test data and preparing technical conclusions and recommendations
- Investigating emerging industry requirements and proposed standard revisions
- Collaborating with product management, engineering, testing laboratories, and standards experts
Your background
- Currently enrolled in an MSc program in Electrical Engineering
- Experience with Python, Matlab, and Electromagnetic Transients Program (EMTP)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Collaborative and proactive working style
- Fluent written and spoken English
More about us
We are a technology‑driven company with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing. We offer flexible working conditions, dedicated mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where you can grow personally and professionally - empowering you to thrive while balancing life and work.
About Hitachi Energy
We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.
With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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