2027 Summer Intern - South Boston

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-week program

Paid summer internship

Opportunities across USA locations

Meaningful projects

Diverse network

Hands-on experience

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. invites students to join a 12-week, paid summer internship at our South Boston, Virginia facility.

The program places interns in category-aligned roles across Production, Manufacturing, HR, and more, with mentorship and real project work. Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or business-related fields and have work authorization in the United States.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering or business disciplines.
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking.
• Ability to work well in teams and across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 12-week in-person summer internship at the South Boston, VA factory.
• Engage in meaningful projects across production, manufacturing, HR, and other departments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and mentors to deliver real impact.

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in engineering or business

Job description

Location: South Boston, Virginia, United States of America Job ID: R0142882 Date Posted: 2026-09-01 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Administration & Facilities Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

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.

Internships are first and foremost a learning experience for a student. We treat our interns as valued team members, assigning work that is both meaningful to the organization and beneficial to their professional growth. We encourage our interns to challenge the status quo, bring fresh perspectives, and demonstrate how their contributions can drive real impact in solving today’s challenges and meeting tomorrow’s demands. As a global company, interns are given the opportunity to collaborate with international teams on projects that influence our customers around the world.

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. Role could include positions like Production or Manufacturing Engineer, Business, HR, etc.

This Summer internship is a 12 week program that will take place in-person at our factory in South Boston, Virginia.

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

Your Background:

Obtaining a bachelor’s or `master’s degree in engineering, (Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial) or business-related degrees. 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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Equal Employment Opportunity Hitachi is an EEO employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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