Industrial Automation Projects Support Internship (80-100%)

About the role

Hitachi Energy is looking for an intern in its Industrial Automation team in Wettingen, Aargau, Switzerland. The internship runs 80-100% of the time and involves supporting automation and digitalization projects while working alongside experienced engineers in automation, testing and manufacturing. It offers exposure to project management, engineering processes and industrial technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution and coordination of industrial automation projects
• Assist with the specification, design, implementation and validation of automation systems
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, project records and engineering reports
• Coordinate activities between engineering teams, production, quality and external suppliers
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting and optimization of automated equipment and processes
• Monitor project progress, milestones, risks and action items
• Contribute to automation, digitalization and continuous improvement initiatives

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or recently graduated, in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related technical field
• Interest in project management and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong written and spoken English

Required skills

• Knowledge of industrial automation systems, control engineering and manufacturing processes
• Understanding of electrical systems, schematics and instrumentation, and experience with data analysis
• Familiarity with PLCs, HMI/SCADA systems, industrial networks, sensors and actuators
• Documentation and technical writing skills
• Advantage: MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, C++, C and Power BI