Internship in Business Transformation & AI Adoption 30% (f/m/d)

Location: Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

Job ID: R0139694

Date Posted: 2026-08-05

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY HOLDINGS LTD

Profession (Job Category): Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule:  Part time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity

AI is changing how we work. Technology alone is not enough. People make transformation real. Join our AI Nexus program as a Master's thesis student. AI Nexus drives AI deployment across our organization. Your focus: employee adoption and change management. You will combine academic research with hands-on program work. You will study how employees adopt AI tools in practice. Your findings will directly shape our adoption strategy. You will work closely with the AI Nexus core team. You will also collaborate with your university supervisor. We support academic collaboration and value external validation of our approach.

This role suits a curious, people-focused student. You should enjoy both research and practical change work. In return, you gain real transformation experience in a global company. You will build a network across functions and regions. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available.

How you'll make an impact

Write your Master's thesis on AI adoption and organizational transformation

Design and run employee surveys, interviews, and adoption assessments

Analyze adoption data and identify barriers and enablers

Develop practical change management and communication measures

Support rollout activities, trainings, and community engagement

Translate academic research into actionable recommendations

Share findings with program leadership and stakeholders

Your background

Enrolled Master's student in business, psychology, HR, or a related field

Thesis topic aligned with AI adoption, change management, or transformation

Interest in AI and its impact on ways of working

Basic skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods

Strong communication skills; comfortable engaging with employees at all levels

Fluent in English, German is a plus

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.

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