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The opportunity

The Global Power+ Graduate Program is our flagship early career rotational program. It is available in 13 countries. This opportunity exposes high-potential graduates to different roles and experiences across various Business Units and Functions within Hitachi Energy. The program offers a unique learning and career development experience; it will take you across (3) six-month long rotations (18 months in total). The second rotation may be done abroad, depending on your chosen project and the availability of business opportunities. 

Focused on projects that broaden your skillset, each rotation will be within a different segment of our business, which you will be able to choose yourself. You will join us as a full-time employee, and from day one in the program, you will be in the driver’s seat of your career. The Power+ Graduate Program is perfect if you are looking to fast-track your leadership potential and gain a well-rounded business understanding that will enable you to step into professional life.

How you’ll make an impact

• Featured Assignments: quality engineering, software engineering, consulting, sales, manufacturing operations, project engineering, project management, R&D, and many more
• Explore your interests through challenging and impactful projects where you are fully integrated into the team
• Actively participate in the graduate community with program participants from all the graduate program locations
• Develop your strengths with the help of regular feedback on your performance and clearly established performance objectives
• Actively contribute to diverse networking sessions across the organization with high exposure to middle and upper management

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, physics, computer science, or a related discipline
• No more than 2 years of professional experience within your field of studies after graduation
• Excellent knowledge of English, German and additional languages are considered as an advantage
• Valid work permit to work in Switzerland
• Great collaboration skills and intercultural sensitivity
• A high level of drive and personal ownership with a genuine interest in making the future of energy more sustainable

More about us

The program's start date is 1st April 2027. The position will be open for applications until the end of October 2026. You will receive information about the time plan for the continued process in the notification after the first selection round. The date for the assessment center, which is the final step of the recruitment process, is planned to take place in early December 2026. Please attach CV and motivation letter to your application. Applications without these documents cannot be considered.

Interested? Click the link below to join the livestream: Energize Your Career with the Power+ Graduate Program - Oct 20 | CareerFairy

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.