Project Planner Intern

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About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Job Description:

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Project Planner Intern for Summer, 2025. The position is based in Hagerstown, MD.

Objectives:

• Develop skills and knowledge in a real-world manufacturing environment.
• Mentorship: Receive guidance and mentorship from experienced production planning professionals.
• Assist Planning manager and team with Planning, analysis and other procedural improvements.
• Participate in the execution of development projects.
• Support the development and integration of documentation processes to ensure consistency and accuracy within the department and the organization.
• Participate in providing project status updates as required.
• Works under close supervision of the Integrated Planning Manager and Planning Lead.

Accountabilities

• Assist in developing project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate meetings and facilitate effective communication among project team members.
• Prepare or file documents related to the project.
• Collect and collate data to track performance.
• Conduct research and assist in preparing written documents.
• Analytical Skills: Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret production data and provide actionable insights.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with complex data and ensure precision in reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Junior or Senior standing or enrolled in a Master’s program.
• Must be available to work 40 hours per week onsite.

Education:

• Current Engineering or Business student at a 4-year university with a graduation date between December, 2025 and December, 2026.

In accordance with the DOT’s FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi’s substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

The hourly pay for this position is $20 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to hrunitedstates@hitachirail.com.

Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at  https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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