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Configuration Management Intern
About This Opportunity The Configuration Management (CM) Student supports the Configuration Management team in maintaining and controlling product configuration data throughout the project lifecycle. This role provides hands‑on exposure to CM processes, software builds, baselines, and engineering documentation while working closely with engineering and project teams.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with maintaining software, hardware, and documentation baselines under CM supervision
- Support configuration and change control activities, including tracking changes and updates
- Help organize, verify, and maintain CM records and configuration items
- Participate in software build activities, audits, or verification tasks as assigned
- Assist with CM tools and repositories (e.g., version control systems, issue tracking tools)
- Interface with engineering, project teams, and quality to support CM processes
- Help identify and report CM issues or inconsistencies
- Contribute to continuous improvement of CM processes and KPI management
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM program
- Basic understanding of, or coursework related to, software development or systems engineering
- Experience with scripting, preferably in Python
- Hands‑on experience using AI-powered tools such as Git Hub Copilot or similar technologies
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team‑oriented environment
- Willingness to learn and apply configuration management principles and tools
- Ability to work onsite a minimum of two days per week, depending on team needs
- Follow company health and safety policies and procedures
- Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Familiarity with issue tracking or documentation tools (e.g., JIRA, DOORS)
- Interest in system lifecycle management, quality, or software configuration
- 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 a 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.
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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