Trainee Quality/Operation (f/m/d)

The opportunity Are you ready to apply the theoretical knowledge learned at university to make a real difference in a truly global company? Join us in building your career at Hitachi Energy and help advance the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure. Our Trainee Program for Germany is designed for 18 months and aims to jumpstart your career with a unique journey within the Hitachi Energy community. It will take you through three to four work assignments, with the second assignment being an international placement, and then conclude with establishing yourself in a permanent position within the Quality organisation of Hitachi Energy. During this journey you will learn more about our Passion for Quality and Operation and how it is lived in our Insulation factory in Roigheim. You will connect with different stakeholders and experience career enhancing learning opportunities within our teams. Your Responsibilities Support quality management initiatives by monitoring compliance, analyzing deviations, and contributing to continuous improvement effortsAssist in the development and optimization of manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure product consistencyCollaborate with engineering and production teams to implement technical solutions and drive process innovationParticipate in audits, documentation reviews, and corrective action planning to uphold high standards in production and quality assuranceShadow and collaborate with professionals across departments to gain deep organizational insightApply strong technical, conceptual, and analytical skills to support innovation and process improvement Your background Bachelor’s or higher degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Engineering ManagementKnowledge of Quality Management systems and tools is beneficialProficient in written and spoken German and English, additional languages are considered as an advantageCustomer-oriented mindset is the keyStrong interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills A drive to learn new skills as well as open to receiving and providing feedbackInternational mobility required for your assignments Additional important information: Start date of the program is 1.01.2026. Kindly note that applications will not be considered if the required documents are not attached (CV, motivation letter, diploma/university grade transcript) 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.