Electrical Engineering Intern (Fall 2026, 4-8months)

Hitachi•Toronto, ON

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently looking for an Electrical Engineering Intern to join the Hardware Engineering team at Hitachi Rail in Toronto. The successful candidate will support hardware design and prototyping activities, as well as documentation release. In this role, you’ll gain exposure to the processes involved in developing products within an engineering environment, which will greatly enhance your understanding of our hardware products and how they are applied in electrical designs.

Requirements

Currently working towards an Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent degree
Possess good written and oral communication skills, familiarity with project work environment
Knowledge of electrical components (Transistor, Resistor, Capacitor, Zener Diode, Rectifier Diode, Digital Logic, LED, etc.) and basic circuits
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.

Nice To Haves

Co-op student available for an 4 or 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.

Responsibilities

Assist with the design of Vehicle On-board Controllers
Help with the 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 hardware requirements

Benefits

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 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.
Inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.