Hardware Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2027, 16 Months)

About the role

Hitachi Rail Canada is looking for a Hardware Test Engineering Intern in Toronto, Ontario, for a 16-month summer internship from May 2027 to August 2028. The intern supports the documentation of simulators and automated hardware test equipment designs, and takes part in their maintenance, assembly and troubleshooting. The position is full-time, hybrid and pays $23-$30 CAD per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Document the designs and test procedures for simulators and automated hardware test equipment, working closely with the design engineering team.
• Help manage the approval and release process of documentation in a PLM system.
• Work with Component Engineering to request part numbers for new components in the simulator and test equipment design.
• Support the upgrade, modification and assembly of simulators and automated hardware test systems.
• Support the validation and debugging of simulators using LabView and TestStand.

Required profile

• Working towards an Engineering degree (Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Engineering Science or Engineering Physics).
• Completion of the third year of an undergraduate program.
• Knowledge of mechanical component specifications and engineering drawings.
• Ability to work independently, multitask, collaborate across functions and work 40 hours per week, including five days on site during the first two weeks.

Required skills

• CAD software, such as AutoCAD (an asset)
• Schematics and schematic software such as OrCAD (an asset)
• Microsoft Excel and Word

What we offer

• Paid internship with paid vacation
• Hybrid work model
• Buddy program, mentorship and networking events