Electrical Component Engineering Intern; Fall or Winter

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

R0144279

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Administration & Facilities

Full time

No

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: Electrical Component Engineering Intern

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

Departure and Arrival Date (Start
-End):January 2027 to August 2027 (8months).
An earlier start date prior to January 2027 is preferred.

Vacancy: 1

Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3

Work hours/week: 40

Pay Details: $23-$30

CADhourly

• Intern Orientation
• 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

• “Ask Me Anything” with the Executive Committee
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Social Intern Events:
  Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events
• Business Intern Events:
  Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony
• Company Social Events:
  
  Holiday Party,Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc.

To provide support in managing the component database, creation of new part numbers, REACH and RoHS component compliance and part obsolescence analysis along with supporting hardware design in researching, identifying alternate component solutions and as required testing alternate solutions.

In this position, you will be able to see the processes utilized when developing products in an engineering environment, which will vastly improve your understanding of key component characteristics and their application in electrical designs. Your technical and database development skills will help us reduce the number of technical issues raised by our contract manufacturers and improve communication flow.

• Alternate/multi-source Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical (EEE) & mechanical components
• Standardization of components and maintenance of the component database (AMPL) in SAP and Windchill
• Work in conjunction with Industrialization, Localization, Procurement, Suppliers and Subcontractors to identify and resolve EOL (end-of-life) issues and for new/alternate components
• Prepare complete component specifications for all component families
• Streamline information transfer to our contract manufacturers
• Work with Product HSE team to ensure compliance

• The successful candidate should be working toward an Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Engineering Science, or Engineering Physics degree.
• Completion of the third year of an undergraduate degree
• Strong written and oral communication skills and familiarity with a project-based work environment.
• Knowledge of key electrical/electronic component characteristics (e.g., transistors, resistors, capacitors, Zener diodes, rectifier diodes, digital logic, LEDs, etc.).
• Understanding of mechanical component specifications and drawings.
• Awareness of HSE requirements (e.g., RoHS, REACH, fire/smoke/toxicity standards, shock/vibration, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to understand the “big picture” and apply critical thinking to resolve issues.
• Strong attention to detail and curiosity…