2027 Summer Mechanical Engineering Intern - Raleigh

Hitachi; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC offers a 12-week summer internship program in Raleigh, NC. The internship is full-time and paid, with opportunities across Distribution Transformers, R&D, and Supply Chain.

Interns work on meaningful projects within a collaborative, inclusive environment designed to develop technical and professional skills. Applicants should be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and must have work authorization to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Candidate must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to work across cultures.
• Good conceptual and analytical thinking.
• Effective teamwork ability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID

R0142887

Date Posted

2026-09-01

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category)

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

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.

Role could include positions like Distribution Transformers, R&D, Supply Chain

This Summer internship is a 12 week program that will take place in our office in Raleigh, NC. It may be a hybrid or fully in office schedule.

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 Mechanical Engineering




• 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 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al‑supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi’s Global Data Privacy Notice.