About the role#
Hitachi is looking for a Research Intern to join the Industrial AI Laboratory in Santa Clara. You will contribute to the development of a next-generation AI platform designed for industrial applications, including manufacturing, energy, and mobility sectors. This role focuses on building systems that integrate operational technology, engineering documentation, and simulation assets to enable advanced AI reasoning and knowledge discovery.
What you'll do#
- Design and prototype systems that help AI discover and utilize complex engineering knowledge.
- Develop tools for intelligent search, knowledge discovery, and agentic AI.
- Integrate diverse data sources such as technical documents and simulation assets into a unified platform.
- Collaborate with a team of researchers and engineers on enterprise knowledge systems.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Experience with Large Language Models and building prototypes.
- Background in areas such as Generative AI, NLP, Machine Learning, or Knowledge Representation.
- Familiarity with RAG, vector databases, embeddings, or semantic search.
- Knowledge of or interest in Knowledge Graphs, Agentic AI, or multi-agent systems is a plus.
- Ability to process large collections of structured and unstructured data.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
Location & details#
- Location: Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January through March).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Compensation: $45-$50 per hour.
About Hitachi
Hitachi is a global company based in Tokyo, Japan. It operates across four sectors including digital systems, energy, mobility, and connective industries. The firm integrates information technology and operational technology to manage industrial systems and infrastructure. It maintains a workforce of over 280,000 employees across more than 140 countries.
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