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Research Intern – Explainable AI and Reporting Framework for Power Grid Machine

Hitachi, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate that focuses on Social Innovation Business, combining IT, OT, and products to address societal challenges and contribute to a sustainable future.

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Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

R0116509

Date Posted:

2026-01-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a highly motivated Research Intern to contribute to the design and evaluation of explainability and governance-aligned reporting frameworks for machine learning models used in power grid applications. The hired intern will work under the supervision of Research Scientist(s) in the Hitachi Energy Research center. This position will be held in a hybrid-format or remotely within Canada.

Duration of internship: 4 months (can be extended up to 6 months as per need)

Start date: April 6, 2026 (flexible)

Mode of work: Remote or Hybrid (flexible)

Renumerated Internship

How you’ll make an impact

  • Conduct literature reviews and comparative evaluations on ML explainability and trust-building techniques.

  • Investigate frameworks for model transparency, reproducibility, and traceability.

  • Explore and evaluate explainability methods (e.g., SHAP, LIME, surrogate models) and their applicability to industrial ML workflows.

  • Prototype research concepts using Python and modern ML tooling.

  • Document findings and present them in technical reports or publications, as appropriate.

Your background

  • PhD students/candidates in Computer Science/Engineering, Machine Learning, Software/Electrical Engineering.

  • Excellent senior master’s (thesis-based) students with relevant experience are also welcome to apply.

  • Solid understanding of machine learning & software engineering concepts, model evaluation, validation pipeline and CI/CD is required.

  • Familiarity with interpretability techniques and/or model governance topics (e.g., explainability, reproducibility, fairness).

  • Proficiency in Python and experience with ML libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch, SHAP, LIME).

  • Research experience involving defining problems, exploring potential solutions, and analyzing results, with the ability to clearly present findings to key stakeholders.

  • Good communication skills (both written and spoken).

Preferred qualification

If you have any of the following qualifications, please ensure to clearly mention them in your resume.

  • Prior experience working with interpretability or explainability libraries.

  • Familiarity with AI governance frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act, AI Verify, NIST AI RMF).

  • One or more first-authored publications in top AI/ML conference/journals.

  • Ability to do critical and innovative thinking. Ability to take lead in realizing ideas.

  • Experience with model-driven software engineering.

Only selected applicants will be contacted.

L’offre

Hitachi Energy est à la recherche d'un stagiaire en recherche hautement motivé pour contribuer à la conception et à l'évaluation de cadres de rapport alignés sur l'explicabilité et la gouvernance pour les modèles d'apprentissage automatique utilisés dans les applications de réseaux électriques. Le stagiaire recruté travaillera sous la supervision d'un ou plusieurs chercheurs scientifiques au centre de recherche Hitachi Energy. Ce poste sera occupé dans un format hybride ou à distance au Canada.

Durée du stage: 4 mois (peut être prolongé jusqu'à 6 mois selon les besoins)

Date de début: 6 avril 2026 (date flexible)

Mode de travail: À distance ou hybride (flexible)

Stage rémunéré

Votre impact

  • Réaliser des analyses documentaires et des évaluations comparatives sur l'explicabilité du langage machine et les techniques visant à instaurer la confiance.

  • Étudier les cadres permettant d'assurer la transparence, la reproductibilité et la traçabilité des modèles.

  • Explorer et évaluer les méthodes d’explication (p. ex., SHAP, LIME, modèles de substitution) et leur applicabilité aux flux de travail industriels de l’apprentissage machine.

  • Prototypes de concepts de recherche à l’aide de Python et d’outils modernes d’apprentissage machine.

  • Consigner les conclusions et les présenter dans des rapports techniques ou des publications, selon le cas.

Votre expérience​

  • Étudiants/candidats au doctorat en informatique/ingénierie, apprentissage machine, génie logiciel/électrique.

  • Les étudiants à la maîtrise (avec thèse) ayant une excellente expérience dans le domaine sont également invités à postuler.

  • Une solide compréhension des concepts d'apprentissage automatique et d'ingénierie logicielle, de l'évaluation des modèles, du pipeline de validation et du CI/CD est requise.

  • Connaissance des techniques d'interprétabilité et/ou des questions de gouvernance des modèles (par exemple, explicabilité, reproductibilité, équité).

  • Maîtrise de Python et expérience des bibliothèques ML (par exemple, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch, SHAP, LIME).

  • Expérience de la recherche impliquant la définition de problèmes, l'exploration de solutions potentielles et l'analyse de résultats, avec la capacité de présenter clairement les conclusions aux principales parties prenantes.

  • Bonnes compétences en communication (à l'écrit et à l'oral).

Qualifications souhaitées

Si vous possédez l'une des qualifications suivantes, veuillez les indiquer clairement dans votre CV.

  • Expérience préalable dans l'utilisation de bibliothèques d'interprétabilité ou d'explicabilité.

  • Connaissance des cadres de gouvernance de l'IA (par exemple, EU AI Act, AI Verify, NIST AI RMF).

  • Une ou plusieurs publications en tant qu'auteur principal dans des conférences/revues de premier plan sur l'IA/le langage machine (ML.)

  • Habiletés à mener une réflexion critique et innovante. Capacité à prendre l'initiative pour concrétiser des idées.

  • Expérience en ingénierie logicielle basée sur des modèles.

Seuls les candidats sélectionnés seront contactés.

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About Hitachi

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At Hitachi, our core mission is to 'contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products'. This foundational principle, established by our founder Namihei Odaira in 1910, continues to guide our endeavors as we navigate the complexities of the modern world. Our values of Harmony, Sincerity, and Pioneering Spirit are not just words; they are the bedrock of our corporate culture, shaping how we interact with our stakeholders, conduct our business, and innovate for the future. We believe in fostering a vibrant and enterprising company that is open to new ideas, respects the abilities of every employee, and inspires the confidence to tackle new challenges. This culture of empowerment and collaboration is crucial as we strive to deliver innovations that answer society's challenges. Our team, with its diverse talents and proven experience in global markets, is dedicated to inspiring the world.

Our commitment extends to creating a sustainable future. We are acutely aware of global challenges such as resource scarcity, energy demands, and environmental issues, and our vision is to be a leader in solving these through our Social Innovation Business. This involves combining advanced IT with operational technologies (OT) and products to create a future where people can live safer and richer lives. We are constantly pushing boundaries and seeking to co-create solutions with our customers and partners. Integrity, safety, and quality are paramount in all our operations, reaffirming our license to operate as a responsible corporate citizen. We are dedicated to open, transparent, and reliable business practices, valuing the environment and striving to build a prosperous community. At Hitachi, we are not just building products; we are building a better future, driven by a pioneering spirit and a steadfast commitment to societal progress.

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