Continuous Improvement Maturity Development Intern

Location:

Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

R0146696

Date Posted:

2026-10-06

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

At Hitachi Energy, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that support the future of sustainable energy. Our internship program provides hands-on experience, professional development, and the chance to collaborate with talented teams across a global organization.

We view internships first and foremost as a learning experience. Interns are valued team members who contribute to real projects while building the skills needed for future career success.

How our Internship applications work:

Internships are:

Paid summer internships based in Stoney creek, Ontario. Opportunities may be offered in a hybrid or fully in-office environment depending on business needs.

1      What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience through meaningful projects
• Exposure to real business and technical challenges
• Opportunities to collaborate with experienced professionals
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Experience working in a global and innovative organization

2      Your Background

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in a relevant field
• Legally authorized to work in Canada
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Passion for learning and continuous improvement.

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 the growth and maturity of our facility’s management system, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, inventory management and cost (SQDIC).

Responsibilities:

• This role requires a strong hands-on individual with leadership, communication, and technical skills to perform some or all the following:
• Assisting with and leading various tiered accountability meetings
• Leading problem solving exercises
• Improving our factory’s visual management and 5S culture
• Fostering a higher degree of employee engagement
• Working towards improving inter-factory relations (i.e., operations, engineering, health and safety, quality, project management, sales, etc.)

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
• Ability to multi-task and perform in a high pace environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Understanding of lean management, quality, and continuous improvement
• Excellent data analysis skills
• Excellent problem solving skills

In compliance with Ontario’s Pay Transparency requirements, the expected compensation for this role is:

Pay rate: $20-$31/hour based on level of education completed and major in school.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

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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.