Power+ Global Trainee-Japan 2026

Description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come. 

Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries, serving customers in utility, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors. With innovative technologies and services including the integration of more than 150 gigawatts of HVDC links into the power system, we help make the energy value chain more efficient, making electricity more accessible to all. 

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable energy? Our Power+ Graduate Program jumpstarts your career with a truly unique journey that will take you across three 6-month work assignments before moving into a permanent position. Freedom to choose the three assignments based on business need and personal interests to craft an individual program. Possible to conduct international assignments during 2nd and 3rd assignment period. While you are a full-time, permanent team member, each assignment will be within a different part of our business and provides deep, experiential learning opportunities within different segments. We’ll provide you with continuous career support with our Power+ career development curriculum and coaching. Are you looking to fast-track your potential and gain well-rounded business acumen that will enable you to find a long-term position? Energize you career with us!

How you’ll make an impact

• You will work with purpose – We bring energy to our homes, workplaces, hospitals, and schools.  What we deliver is used globally by more than three-quarters of the world’s population.
• You will be able to think big – Our work has massive scale. We build sustainable energy solutions that span cities, countries, and continents. We transfer the power of the world’s largest wind farms, bring energy to mass transportation systems, and protect our biggest cities from blackouts.
• You will energize your career – We’ll support, encourage, and guide you to reach your career goals through our commitment to lifelong learning.
• You will work in a collaborative environment that encourages all voices to share their unique perspectives and fuel innovation.
• You will learn about the relevant business or product line within your rotations.
• You will take ownership of and complete engaging projects within the rotation timeframe
• You will engage with supervisors and mentors to develop your technical and leadership skills.
• Examples of rotations include application engineering, research & development, project management, design engineering, process engineering, supply chain, production supervisor, software development and engineering, business development, operations, technical sales and marketing, and more!
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity means taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Master’s degree in engineering within STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, Math) related degrees e.g. electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, software engineering, industrial engineering, energy systems engineering or a related discipline.
• Ideally no more than 2 years of professional experience within your field of studies by the start date.
• Great collaboration skills and intercultural savvy.
• High level of drive and personal ownership.
• Business Japanese level is required. Excellent knowledge of English, additional languages are considered as an advantage.

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner - Ken-Isarin Furutani (LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/).

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