About the role
At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation!
General Information
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 several continuous improvement initiatives through the completion of various kaizens, capital expense, and cost-savings projects, aligned with our lean management principles.
Responsibilities
This role requires a strong hands-on individual with leadership, communication, and technical skills to perform some or all the following:
Follow various projects to completion, working closely with CI leadership, factory manager, finance, and external vendors (this may include small kaizen events, non-capitalizable cost-savings projects, and large-scale projects)
Utilize SAP and work alongside our buyer to create relevant purchase orders
Utilize computer aided design (CAD) to complete mechanical designs for projects when applicable
Assist with the completion of various 5S/visual management projects
Lead and work alongside a suitable team of factory employees
Furnish reports upon completion of projects
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
Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Inventor, or Solidworks
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at a time
Excellent interpersonal skills
Understanding of lean management, quality, and continuous improvement
More about us
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world's energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries. In fiscal year 2020 we generated business volumes of around $10 billion USD as reported by Hitachi. www.hitachienergy.com
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