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

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.

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.

Job Description

Job Title: Product HSE Compliance Engineering Intern

Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)

Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): May 2027 to August 2028 (16months)

Vacancies: 2

Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3

Work hours/week: 40

Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD hourly

Stations on Your Journey

Welcome and Onboarding Station

• Intern Orientation
• Online Onboarding Curriculum
• Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance

Hands-On Work Station

• 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 innovationthat helps support sustainable future

Networking Station

• "Ask Me Anyone" 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.

About This Opportunity

To provide support to Engineering for ensuring parts and components are in compliance to global environmental requirements (such as: RoHS, REACH) and ensure that compliance and performance requirements are clearly communicated on Company documents and specifications.

Key Accountabilities

In this position, the candidate will be exposed to the processes utilized when developing products in an engineering environment. The work in this role will provide the individual a better understanding of: mechanical components, electrical/electronic components, materials, and environmental requirements associated with Product HSE (Health, Safety, Environment). The activities will provide improved clarity to internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance of product to environmental requirements.

Key functions required for this position include:

• Work with stakeholders (Industrialization, Hardware Design, Procurement, Suppliers, and Subcontractors) to standardize requirements relating to environmental and performance compliance
• Streamline information transfer to contract manufacturersEngage suppliers to understand material compliance and collect appropriate compliance documentation
• Maintain list of approved & disqualified surface treatments for Company designed mechanical parts
• Work with the Product HSE/ECO Design Manager to analyze materials against environmental requirements and determine product compliance to environmental requirements
• Generate reports to show Product compliance and areas of non-compliance to the environmental requirements
• Support environmental lifecycle analysis
• Document processes and mentor incoming interns
• Other activities related to Product HSE as required

Key Requirements

• The successful candidate should be 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 student available for a 16-month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after the completion of the internship.
• Possess good written and oral communication skills, and familiarity with project work environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical component specifications/drawings
• Knowledge of electrical/electronic component key characteristics (Transistor, Resistor, Capacitor, Zener Diode, Rectifier Diode, Digital Logic, LED, etc.)
• Familiarity with materials (chemical composition) is an asset.
• Awareness of Product HSE requirements such as: RoHS, REACH, TSCA 6(h), POPs
• Familiarity with surface treatment performance standards such as: MIL, ASTM, etc.
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and collaborate with other functional areas
• 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word
• Self-starter
• The ability to work 40 hours per week for the full duration of the internship is required. During the first two weeks, the intern is expected to be onsite five days a week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous co-op/internship experience is a plus.

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

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