Product HSE Compliance Engineering Intern (Summer 2027, 16 months)

About the role

Hitachi Rail Canada is looking for a Product HSE Compliance Engineering Intern in Toronto, Ontario, for a 16-month summer internship from May 2027 to August 2028. The role supports the engineering team in ensuring that parts and components meet global environmental requirements (such as RoHS and REACH) and that compliance and performance requirements are clearly stated on company documents and specifications. Two positions are available.

Key responsibilities

• Work with stakeholders (industrialization, hardware design, procurement, suppliers and subcontractors) to standardize environmental and performance compliance requirements.
• Streamline information transfer to contract manufacturers and engage suppliers to understand material compliance and collect compliance documentation.
• Maintain a list of approved and disqualified surface treatments for company-designed mechanical parts.
• Analyze materials against environmental requirements with the Product HSE/ECO Design Manager and determine product compliance.
• Generate reports showing product compliance and areas of non-compliance, and document processes and mentor incoming interns.
• Support environmental lifecycle analysis and other Product HSE activities as required.

Required profile

• Working towards an engineering degree (mechanical, electrical, electronic, material science, chemical, mechatronic, engineering science or engineering physics).
• Completion of the third year of an undergraduate program; co-op students available for a 16-month term with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining.
• Good written and oral communication skills and familiarity with a project work environment.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, collaborate across functions, think critically and pay attention to detail.
• Willingness to work 40 hours per week, including five days a week onsite during the first two weeks.

Required skills

• Knowledge of mechanical component specifications and drawings.
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic component characteristics (transistors, resistors, capacitors, diodes, digital logic, LEDs, etc.).
• Familiarity with materials (chemical composition) is an asset.
• Awareness of Product HSE requirements such as RoHS, REACH, TSCA 6(h) and POPs.
• Familiarity with surface treatment standards such as MIL and ASTM.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

What we offer

• Paid internship at $23-$30 CAD per hour, with paid vacation.
• Hybrid work model.
• Onboarding, orientation, buddy program and mentorship, plus hands-on projects.
• Networking opportunities, social events and an "Ask Me Anything" session with the Executive Committee.