Electrical Component Engineering Intern (Summer 2027, 16 months)

About the role

Hitachi Rail Canada is looking for two co-op students to join its Electrical Component Engineering internship in Toronto, Ontario, running May 2027 to August 2028 (16 months, 40 hours per week, hybrid). The role supports the management of the component database, creation of new part numbers, REACH and RoHS compliance, part obsolescence analysis and hardware design, including research and testing of alternate component solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain the component database (AMPL) in SAP and Windchill and standardize components.
• Work with industrialization, localization, procurement, suppliers and subcontractors to identify and resolve end-of-life issues and find new or alternate components.
• Prepare complete component specifications for all component families and streamline information transfer to contract manufacturers.
• Support product HSE compliance, including REACH and RoHS.

Required profile

• Working toward an Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Engineering Science or Engineering Physics degree, with the third year completed.
• Co-op student available for a 16-month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic components (transistors, resistors, capacitors, diodes, digital logic, LEDs) and mechanical component specifications and drawings.
• Awareness of HSE requirements such as RoHS, REACH and fire/smoke/toxicity standards.
• Strong written and oral communication, attention to detail, independent work and ability to handle 40 hours per week, including five days onsite during the first two weeks.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• SAP and Windchill (for the component database)

What we offer

• Paid internship at $23-$30 CAD per hour, with paid vacation.
• Hybrid work model and a buddy program for mentorship.
• Onboarding curriculum, hands-on projects and networking events.