Location:
Baden-Daettwil, Aargau, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0127376
Date Posted:
2026-04-28
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Administration & Facilities
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
The opportunity
The design of high voltage (HV) devices, such as gas circuit breakers (CB) and gas insulated switchgear (GIS), requires – among others –simulations and experiments for verification of insulation and switching performance. Additionally, the research activities in the area of gas circuit breakers are enhanced by various computer-aided-engineering tools. We are looking for an intern student with expertise in computational chemistry to contribute to the development of novel insulating materials for high-voltage power grid applications. The superior goal is the achievement of high-end quality of the product. The duration of the internship is 6 to 12 months.
How you'll make an impact
Contribute to technology development and research activities focusing on material analysis and characterization
Support simulations of gas insulation systems using state of the art computational chemistry packages
Study the relationship between microstructure and material characteristics and document findings and present test results to the team
Your background
B.Sc. degree in Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or similar discipline with focus on computer-aided methods
Programming skills and experience in computational chemistry is an advantage
Fluency in written and spoken English
Team player and well organized
Creative and able to work autonomously
Laboratory and experimental experience is a plus
More about us
We are a technology‑driven company with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing. We offer flexible working conditions, dedicated mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where you can grow personally and professionally – empowering you to thrive while balancing life and work.
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.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
