Sales Support Engineer Intern

Location:

Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan

Job ID:

R0139874

Date Posted:

2026-07-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

ポジション概要

日立エナジージャパンのHigh Voltage事業では、送電・変電設備を通じて、社会インフラに不可欠な電力の安定供給を支えています。

本インターンシップでは、Sales Support Engineerの業務を通じて、受注前フェーズにおける技術提案、見積検討、市場整理など、ビジネスの入口を支えるエンジニアリング業務を体験いただきます。

Sales Support Engineerは、お客さまの要望を技術的に整理し、最適な製品構成やソリューションを検討・提案する役割を担います。営業、設計、製造などの関係部門と連携しながら、技術面から受注活動を支援する重要なポジションです。

主な業務内容

• お客さまの要望や案件情報を踏まえた技術的な論点整理
• 最適な製品構成やソリューション提案に向けた検討サポート
• 技術提案・見積検討・市場整理に関するサポート業務
• 営業、設計、製造など関係部門と連携した提案活動のサポート
• 実際の提案案件を題材とした、技術的な論点整理および提案プロセスの理解
• 市場特性や具体的な用途を踏まえた、製品価値の整理・PR方法の検討

このポジションで得られる経験

• 電力インフラという社会的意義の大きい分野において、技術を通じて価値を提案する仕事を体験できます。
• 技術とビジネスの架け橋として、お客さまにとって最も価値のある技術やソリューションを考える経験を得ることができます。
• 製品仕様やコストだけでなく、市場特性や具体的な用途を踏まえて検討することで、製品の付加価値を効果的に伝える視点を学ぶことができます。
• 自ら関わった検討が受注につながり、実際のプロジェクトとして動き出すことで、ビジネス全体への貢献を実感できます。
• 担当社員からのフィードバックを受けながら、技術的な検討の視点や考え方を実践的に学ぶことができます。

求められるスキル・経験

• ベーシックなPCスキル（Excel、PowerPoint等）
• 新しい価値を生み出すために、情熱を持って取り組める方
• 論点を整理し、文章化できる力
• 主体性を持って新しいことにチャレンジできる力
• 電気・機械に関する基本的な知識
• 英語によるコミュニケーション（読む・聴く・書く・話す）に対して意欲がある方

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) for AC and 1,100-kilovolt for DC. We help to enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact with following primary offerings for switchgears, circuit-breakers, generator circuit breakers, power quality products, surge arresters, disconnectors, instrument transformers and high-voltage service.

Key innovations in our High Voltage Products portfolio include active technology power quality & battery energy storage, eco-efficient switchgear, digital generator circuit-breaker, hybrid and integrated switchgear. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in areas such as ultra-high-voltage power transmission, enabling flexible smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.

How you’ll make an impact

1. You will analyze and organize technical requirements based on customer needs and project information.

2. You will support the development of optimal product configurations and solution proposals.

3. You will assist with technical proposals, cost estimation, and market analysis activities.

4. You will support proposal activities in collaboration with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and other related functions.

5. You will learn the proposal process through actual business opportunities, including technical analysis and solution development.

6. You will explore how to communicate product value effectively by considering market characteristics and customer applications.

7. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

8. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

1. Basic PC skills, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

2. Passion for creating new values and taking on challenges.

3. Ability to organize information, identify key issues, and communicate ideas clearly in writing.

4. A proactive mindset and willingness to learn new things.

5. Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical engineering.

6. Motivation to develop English communication skills (reading, listening, writing, and speaking).

More about us
Working Conditions and benefits:
Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.
Hybrid working style applicable.

Benefits:
1. Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance
2. Paid leave
3. Bereavement leave
4. Wedding leave
5. Maternity leave
6. Spousal maternity leave
7. Parental leave
8. Nursing care leave

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to appl Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Yini Cai, LinkedIn -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yini-cai/

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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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.