Systems Design - Intern

Hitachi•Toronto, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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) Job Title: Systems Design Intern/Co-op (8/12 months), with possible extension Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid) Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): May 2026 – April 2027 Vacancy: 1 Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3 Work hours/week: 40 Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD hourly The successful Intern will perform system operation activities independently / under supervision to deliver a high quality and safe guideway design, on time, at the lowest cost. You will work within a team context to assist in the design of a system that satisfies the overall system requirements.

Requirements

Working towards a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering degree or equivalent
Fluent in English - both written and oral communication skills
Able to work full time hours (40 hours) with the start date and the agreed work term

Nice To Haves

Software development experience in C++
Experience with scripting or programming skills in languages such as Python
Exposure to specification-driven hardware and software systems design or associated tools (DOORS)
Familiar with mechanical and dynamic motion analysis is an asset

Responsibilities

Perform system analysis, modeling and simulation to specify the system performance and verify the train control systems
Assist in analyzing train characteristics and safety requirements to define the safe braking model
Assist in analyzing guideway to define requirements for headway (passenger waiting time), safe train separation, interlocking requirements, new guideway elements & guideway designs to resolve operational conflicts
Assist in delivering the project guideway application data, signal plan, crossover coordinates, track maps and guideway database to software groups
Ensure the guideway design is implemented in accordance with applicable standards and signaling principles
Interface and build working relationships with software/test groups to ensure timely analysis to resolution of in-house and field test issues
Development, implementation and maintenance of relevant tools whether procured / internally developed
Assist marketing in the preparation simulations to support technical proposals
Accurately report work progress and estimate to complete against work assigned