2027 Summer Engineering Internship - Jefferson City

Hitachi Energy; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy offers a 12-week summer internship designed as a learning experience for engineering students. Interns are assigned meaningful work that supports growth, safety, quality and production goals within our Jefferson City, MO factory.

You will spend about 80% of your day on the manufacturing floor wearing PPE, with opportunities to tackle real projects that impact our products and processes.

Qualifications

• Engineering student with hands-on project focus on quality and safety.
• Able to troubleshoot and propose solutions on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities

• Work on the manufacturing floor 80% of the day wearing PPE (safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses and bump caps).
• Contribute to quality, safety and production improvements through meaningful projects.
• Collaborate with teams across manufacturing and facilities to support operations.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Quality mindset

Safety focus

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

At Hitachi Energy, you can work with purpose from the very start of your career. Whether you're a student or a recent graduate, you'll have the opportunity to tackle real-world challenges and contribute to innovative projects that inspire the next era of sustainable energy. Our inclusive environment fosters growth, learning, and collaboration, empowering you to make a meaningful impact from day one.

Our internships are designed to first and foremost act as a learning experience for students. Interns are valued members of our team and are assigned meaningful work that supports their growth, as well as our company goals. We encourage our interns to challenge the status quo, drive innovation through new ideas, and collaborate with our global community of employees.

How our internship applications work:

We know that applying for multiple internships can be overwhelming, so we've simplified the process. Each internship listing represents a category of roles, rather than a single job. When you apply to one of these job listings, our recruiting team reviews your application and matches you to the most relevant internship within that category.

Please note:

You only need to apply to one internship posting to be considered for multiple roles. Please apply for the job posting that is most closely related to your major and location.

Role could include positions like Quality Engineer, Process Engineer, Process Engineer Maintenance, Drafting Mechanical Design, or Electrical Design

This Summer internship is a 12 week program that will take place in-person at our factory in Jefferson City, MO.

Internships are:

• 12-week learning journey
• Full-time, paid summer position
• Opportunities available across all our major USA locations
• Comprehensive program of meaningful projects where you can make a real impact
• Impactful and meaningful challenges to solve through real work
• Opportunity to build a diverse networkand gain hands-on experience

What we are looking for:

• An engineering student interested in working in the manufacturing industry with a passion for hands-on projects focused on quality of product, continuous improvement mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and come up with solutions that support safety, quality and production. You will be required to work on the manufacturing floor 80% of your day ensuring to wear all appropriate PPE (safety shoes, hearing protection, safety glasses and bump caps)
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly working directly with those maintaining and repairing production and facilities machinery
• You enjoy a day that is different every day allowing you to prioritize a variety of projects with the ability to manage and meet various deadlines
• You understand the importance of safety and make it a priority in everything you do
• You are driven to learn and can take initiative on projects utilizing resources and support where needed

Your Background:

• Obtaining a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (Major can be Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or any other Engineering major)
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Ability to work across cultures.
• Good conceptual and analytical thinking
• Effective working within a team.
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently.