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Internship in Performance Evaluation of Gas Insulated Switchgear 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

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The opportunity

Join a collaborative team shaping next-generation SF6-free circuit breakers. You contribute to understanding dielectric performance under real operating conditions. You support experimental testing, data analysis, and electric field simulations. You grow through hands-on lab work and close guidance from experienced colleagues. You help improve tools, workflows, and data-driven engineering practices. The internship duration is 6 - 12 months.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Support preparation, execution, and analysis of high voltage and high power tests

  • Analyze and evaluate measurement data from internal test campaigns

  • Perform data post processing and synthesize results into clear insights

  • Contribute to dielectric and testing evaluation tools and their improvement

  • Collaborate with development teams on dielectric design of circuit breakers

  • Run electric field simulations and support design optimization activities

  • Investigate and propose workflow improvements using Python or simulation tools Document findings and support structured data collection and knowledge sharing

Your background

  • Enrolled in Masterprogram in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

  • Strong programming skills in Python, Matlab or Excel, knowledge & experience in High-Voltage Engineering, electromagnetic simulations (e.g. Comsol), CAD software (e.g. Creo), NI DIAdem would be an advantage

  • Solid analytical thinking and affinity for experimental work

  • Fluency in spoken and written English Ability to work collaboratively and take responsibility independently

  • Interest in high voltage engineering and physical modeling

More about us

We offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in high voltage testing and simulation within an innovative development environment. You will contribute directly to real projects and build strong technical and analytical skills. 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.

We look forward to receiving your application, including a brief cover letter and a transcript of records, along with your CV. Non-EU/EFTA citizens, please note that an official university certificate showing that an internship is a mandatory part of your studies is required.

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Location Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job type Full time
Work arrangement On-Site
Experience Internship
Job function Intern
Contract Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Publication date 2026-08-04
Reference number R0134577

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. 

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next. 

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.