Working Student

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Working Student to support our continuous improvement initiatives and document rebranding activities. In this role, you will contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the Boards on Fire Lean Daily Management (LDM) tool and coordinate the progress of rebranding customer-facing and internal documentation across multiple teams. This position offers hands-on experience in Lean Management, project coordination, stakeholder engagement, and change management.

How you'll make an impact

• Support the continuous improvement and optimization of the Boards on Fire Lean Daily Management tool

• Maintain and update Lean boards, templates, and workflows

• Assist in monitoring Lean Management metrics and tracking improvement initiatives

• Document process improvements and support the implementation of best practices

• Manage and track the progress of rebranding customer-facing and internal documents

• Collaborate with department heads, team leads, and document owners to ensure timely completion of rebranding activities

• Maintain an overview of rebranding status, milestones, and outstanding actions

• Follow up with stakeholders on deadlines, dependencies, and deliverables

Your background

• Master’s degree in engineering 

• Proficient in written and spoken English and German,

• Good knowledge of MS Office

• Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive in daily tasks 

• Enjoy working in a multicultural and collaborative environment 

More about us

We are a technology-driven company with a strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable manufacturing. We offer flexible working conditions, dedicated mentorship, and a supportive, inclusive environment where you can grow personally and professionally – empowering you to thrive while balancing life and work.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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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.