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

About the role

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: Electrical Engineering Intern Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid) Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): September 2026 - December 2026 or April 2027 (4-8months) Vacancy: 1 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 innovation that helps support sustainable future Networking Station "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. About This Opportunity 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. Key Accountabilities 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 Key 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.