Service Trainee
Hitachi Energy
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Job Description
The Opportunity at Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is committed to creating a sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system. We need talented people from different backgrounds, genders, and cultures to achieve our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all. Our goal is to attract diverse talent by providing learning opportunities during the summer for students at all levels in Finland.
Internships are first and foremost a learning experience for a student. We treat interns like fellow team members and assign work that is not only impactful to the organization, but to their own professional development. We encourage our interns to challenge the status quo with their unique points of view and highlight how they can create real impacts in helping us solve the challenges of today and the demands of tomorrow.
Work with purpose from the very start!
Your Role as a Service Trainee
A summer trainee job in our company can be the perfect first step in your career. We have several summer jobs available in different functions at Hitachi Energy. We offer interesting 1–4-month summer jobs for motivated students. Because of the variety of tasks available, students from many different academic backgrounds can find numerous opportunities with us. The summer jobs are mainly in Vaasa, but some can also be in Tampere, Helsinki and Lappeenranta. The applicant must be at least 18 years old.
How You'll Make An Impact
As a Service Trainee, your role can consist of various projects, service business, and transformer maintenance support tasks. Service duties may also include some travel.
What We're Looking For
In addition to your work and study background, we value a can-do attitude, a positive approach to various tasks, an interest in the field, and a strong desire to learn. You are offered a great opportunity to get to know the company and its people. You are not alone - we are here to support you.
Application Process
Our recruiting managers will contact the selected candidates and arrange interviews with them. Interviews are conducted virtually if necessary. We will inform all applicants about the progress of the selection process by the end of April at the latest.
Please send your application by 28 February 2026.
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Key skills/competency
- Service Operations
- Transformer Maintenance
- Project Support
- Sustainable Energy
- Electrification
- Power Grid Technologies
- Technical Support
- Field Service
- Problem-Solving
- Learning Agility
How to Get Hired at Hitachi Energy
- Research Hitachi Energy's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align your application.
- Tailor your application: Customize your resume and cover letter to highlight relevant coursework, projects, and a keen interest in sustainable energy solutions for the Service Trainee role.
- Highlight your "can-do" attitude: Emphasize your positive approach, willingness to learn, and proactive problem-solving skills in your application and during interviews.
- Demonstrate interest in sustainable energy: Articulate your passion for the energy sector, power grid technologies, and how you envision contributing to a sustainable future.
- Prepare for virtual interviews: Practice answering common behavioral and technical questions related to service operations, demonstrating your enthusiasm and clear communication skills.
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