Location:
Baden-Daettwil, Aargau, SwitzerlandJob ID:
R0107140Date Posted:
2025-10-17Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTDProfession (Job Category):
Administration & FacilitiesJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy Research, in close collaboration with all business areas, is developing foundations for the next generation of Power Grids products and services. Located in the proximity of Zurich, the research center employs approximately 65 scientists from all over the world with cross-disciplinary expertise. In the System Integration and Physics Group, we perform cutting-edge research and look at various aspects of making the power system stronger, smarter and greener. We focus on the challenges and opportunities in enhancing grid flexibility and facilitating renewable energy transition. In this context, we offer an internship position which provides the opportunity of working on real-world projects in an international team of research scientists. The duration is 6 months, with the possibility of further extension.
How you'll make an impact
Develop data exchange between an existing MATLAB optimization tool and an external LCA engine
Analyze the environmental metrics and trade-offs of power electronics components design
Document the workflow and support automation of repeated runs
Collaborate with experts in a multi-disciplinary research team
Present progress updates and results, and write technical reports
Contribute to scientific publications
Your background
Currently pursuing an MSc degree in software engineering, data science, environmental engineering, materials science, chemistry, physics, electrical/mechanical engineering, or a similar subject – official enrolment is essential
Programming experience (e.g. working with parametric data, automating workflows, integrating external tools)
Knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment basics (ISO 14040/44) and interest in environmental sustainability
Experience in Python and Python-based LCA modelling (e.g. Brightway, OpenLCA API) is a plus
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Enthusiastic, motivated and curious team player with good organizational skills
More about us
We look forward to receiving your application, including a brief cover letter and a transcript of records, along with your CV (as one pdf file). Selected candidates will be required to demonstrate their background knowledge during the interview. Non-EU/EFTA citizens, please note that an official university certificate showing that an internship is a mandatory part of your studies is required for the work permit application.
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What We Do
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
