Industrial AI Internship Company: Hitachi America, Ltd. Division: Research & Development (R&D) | Industrial AI Lab Location: Santa Clara, CA Status: Intern Duration: 3 months+ (Jan – March 2026) About Hitachi, Ltd. Through its Social Innovation Business (SIB) that brings together IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at www.hitachi.com. Summary Hitachi America, Ltd. (http://www.hitachi-america.us/) has openings for Interns in the Industrial AI lab located in Silicon Valley. The mission of this team is to help create new and innovative solutions that utilize artificial intelligence and advanced analytics of the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). The IT innovation team focuses on research, technology innovation, proof-of-concept activities, technical marketing and business development for novel AI solutions, leveraging Hitachi’s technologies, reinforcing Hitachi’s messaging around big data, and establishing Hitachi as a leader in Industrial AI. Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated intern with a strong foundation in systems engineering and AI to contribute to the development of intelligent industrial control systems. This role sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, industrial automation, robotics, and multi-modal sensing. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and prototype AI-driven solutions that interface with PLCs and control real-world industrial processes. Ideal candidates will have experience or interest in PLC programming, control systems, and applying AI techniques to optimize or automate industrial operations.