Power2 Management Development (January 2027)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group insurance (medical

Pension plan

Bonus program

24/7 employee and family assistance

Fitness and wellness program

Hybrid Work from home policy

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. seeks candidates for its POWER SQUARED Early Career Program, an 18-month rotational track designed to fast-track leadership through hands-on projects in Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, gain exposure to proposal development and strategic planning, and build skills in inventory and operations management. Ideal entrants are senior undergraduates in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering with a May 2026

Qualifications

• Senior undergraduate in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Anticipated graduation by May 2026.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning.
• Self-driven with a passion for leadership and operational excellence.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in United States.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through key functions like Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Services.
• Lead action learning projects that drive real business outcomes.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to understand customer needs.
• Support proposal development and strategic planning.
• Learn the ins and outs of inventory and operations management.
• Immerse yourself in sustainability and operational excellence initiatives.
• Build leadership skills that amplify your impact across teams.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong analytical

Communication

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Project planning

Leadership

Education

Senior undergraduate in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering

Anticipated graduation by May 2026

Minimum GPA 3.0

Job description

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0146853 Date Posted: 2026-09-30 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description: Power2 Management Development (October cohort) Program Step into a career that powers the world. At Hitachi Energy, we're not just building the grid of the future—we're building the future of leadership. Our POWER SQUARED Early Career Program is your launchpad into a world of innovation, sustainability, and global impact. Starting June, 2026 this 18-month rotational program is designed to fast-track your growth through immersive experiences, hands-on projects, and a robust curriculum tailored to your engineering background. You'll work alongside industry experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and gain exposure to every corner of our Grid Integration business. If you're ready to turn your passion into purpose and your potential into performance, this is your moment.

How you'll make an impact

• Rotate through key functions like Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Services
• Lead action learning projects that drive real business outcomes
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to understand customer needs
• Support proposal development and strategic planning
• Learn the ins and outs of inventory and operations management
• Immerse yourself in sustainability and operational excellence initiatives
• Build leadership skills that amplify your impact across teams
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, safety, and continuous improvement

Your background

• Senior undergraduate in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
• Anticipated graduation by May 2026
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning
• Self-driven with a passion for leadership and operational excellence
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in United States

More about us

• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.
• Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.
• Bonus program.
• 24/7 employee and family assistance program.
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Hybrid Work from home policy.

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