Improvement Project Implementation Intern

At Hitachi Energy, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support the future of sustainable energy. Our internship program provides hands-on experience, professional development, and the chance to collaborate with talented teams across a global organization.

We view internships first and foremost as a learning experience. Interns are valued team members who contribute to real projects while building the skills needed for future career success.

How our Internship applications work:

Internships are:

Paid summer internships based in Stoney creek, Ontario. Opportunities may be offered in a hybrid or fully in-office environment depending on business needs.

1      What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience through meaningful projects
• Exposure to real business and technical challenges
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Experience working in a global and innovative organization

2      Your Background

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in a relevant field
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skill
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement (CI) is Hitachi Energy’s lean management system, driving continuous improvement to all processes. Hitachi Energy Stoney Creek is searching for a proactive and motivated intern to join our team for a 6 month term, starting in January 2027. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and maturity of our facility’s management system, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, inventory management and cost (SQDIC).

Responsibilities:

• This role requires a strong hands-on individual with leadership, communication, and technical skills to perform some or all the following:
• Assisting with and leading various tiered accountability meetings
• Leading problem solving exercises
• Improving our factory’s visual management and 5S culture
• Fostering a higher degree of employee engagement
• Working towards improving inter-factory relations (i.e., operations, engineering, health and safety, quality, project management, sales, etc.)

Qualifications:

• Third year completed of a bachelor’s degree in a related Engineering field, with plans to return after the work term
• Proficient with MS Excel and other MS Office software
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a high pace environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Understanding of lean management, quality, and continuous improvement
• Excellent data analysis skills
• Excellent problem solving skills

In compliance with Ontario’s Pay Transparency requirements, the expected compensation for this role is:

Pay rate:$20-$31/hour based on level of education completed and major in schoo