Site Deployment Intern; Fall

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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 Title: Site Deployment Intern

Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Onsite)

Departure and Arrival Date (Start
-End): September 2026 - August 2027 (12months)

Vacancies: 2

Location: Ottawa

Work hours/week: 40

Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD hourly

• Online Onboarding Curriculum

• Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance

• Real-world projects with top industry talent

• Paid internship + paid vacation

• Hybrid work model

• A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation that helps support sustainable future

We are seeking a Site Deployment Intern for a 12-month internship based in Ottawa. In this role, you will support Site Deployment Test & Commissioning activities for an assigned project under the guidance of senior team members. Responsibilities include assisting with test execution in line with established plans and procedures, and preparing problem reports to document any test failures or defects.

• Participate in the Development of field test plans at System level
• Assist in performance of field tests
• Assist in scheduling/planning testing activities to meet project milestones
• Assist in developing possession requests
• Prepare test reports which record the pass, fail status of planned tests and identify problems reports generated during the tests
• Acquire product knowledge through active participation in formal, and on the job training, as well as self-study
• Prepare test reports upon completion of field test sessions
• Prepare problem reports in the defect tracking system describing test failures and defects
• Recognize anomalous system behaviour and document the behaviour into the problem tracking system
• Maintains test tracking database at end of test sessions
• Conducts initial review of test results through incorporating analysis of collected data with observed system responses
• Communicate test observation and results in both oral and written media to other engineering staff, superiors and customers
• Adheres to the company's Processes and Work Instructions
• Note that this position requires significant night shift and weekend work on top of regular day shift duties

• Actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Hardware, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Completed at least 2 years of undergraduate course
• Full-time availability (40 hours/week), with flexibility to adapt to project timelines and collaborate with teams in Ottawa and globally.
• On-site at the client trailer daily.
• May require occasional travel to project sites.
• Proficient with standard computer applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

• Co-op student available for a 12-month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after the completion of the internship.
• Previous co-op/internship experience is a plus.
• Computer literacy using special application software such as problem tracking, requirement management and parsing software
• Understanding of System Engineering principles

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Open until filled

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