Internship in Electrical Design Applications 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

Location: Wettingen, Aargau, Switzerland

Job ID: R0137399

Date Posted: 2026-08-04

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule:  Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.