About Us

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.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

We are currently looking for a Mechanical Engineering Intern to join the Hardware Engineering team in the Toronto.

Duration: 8 or 12 months (January 2026 up to December 2026)

Hitachi Rail provides signaling systems for metros and light rail systems. Our solutions provide efficient, safe and green transportation solutions for people around the world.

This position offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of urban transit. You will gain hands-on experience in hardware mechanical design, prototyping, and documentation release, while providing valuable support in these areas. By working in this role, you will gain insight into the product development processes within an engineering environment, significantly enhancing your understanding of the company's hardware products and their integration with electrical designs.

Key Accountabilities

Assist with the Mechanical Design of Vehicle On-board Controllers, Wayside/Central racks, and HW Tools setups.
Help with the mechanical design and prototyping of the test setups used for the Qualification of hardware products.
Become familiar and use the company process
Assist our team with the release of the Engineering documentation.
Create, review, and verify mechanical hardware requirements

Key Requirements

The successful candidate should be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Completion of the second or third year of your undergraduate degree, or currently pursuing a master’s degree
Possess good written and oral communication skills, familiarity with project work environment
Knowledge of mechanical packaging components (cables, terminal blocks, connectors, fasteners, etc.)
Experience with Mechanical CAD tools (Creo/AutoCAD is preferred or Solid Edge)
Ability to work independently and multi-task
Ability to conceptually grasp the “big picture” and apply critical thinking to resolve issues
Attention to detail and curiosity to understand the criticality of activities
The ability to work 40 hours a week in a hybrid environment for the duration of the internship is essential. At least 2 days a week in the office.

Preferred Qualifications:

Co-op student available for an 8-month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after the completion of the internship.
Previous coop work experience in the rail industry is an asset. Relevant school projects may be considered.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.

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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