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

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship + paid vacation

Hybrid work model

Mentorship program

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. is seeking a Product HSE Compliance Engineering Intern Rail for a 16-month Co-op. The role supports engineering to ensure RoHS/REACH compliance and clear communication of requirements on documents and specs. Location is Scarborough, with 40 hours/week, hybrid work, and a paid internship with vacation.

The program offers hands-on projects, mentorship, onboarding, and exposure to top industry talent as part of a global digital transformation leader.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in progress with at least third year completed.
• Co-op student available for 16 months; current coursework remaining.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with RoHS/REACH environmental requirements is a plus.
• Knowledge of mechanical/electrical components and materials is an asset.
• Ability to work independently and multitask in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Product HSE to ensure environmental compliance in design.
• Engage with stakeholders to standardize environmental requirements.
• Assist in documentation and reporting of product compliance.
• Maintain records of surface treatments for parts.
• Contribute to environmental lifecycle analysis and qualifications.

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Materials, Chemical, Mechatronic, Eng Sci, Eng Phys)

Written and oral communication skills

Independently work

Attention to detail

Co-op availability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID: R0145360

Date Posted: 2026-10-05

Company Name: Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category): Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

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 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

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.

• Work with stakeholders (Industrialization, Hardware Design, Procurement, Suppliers, and Subcontractors) to standardize requirements relating to environmental and performance compliance
• Streamline information transfer to contract manufacturers
• Engage 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.
• Please upload an unofficial transcript along with your resume as part of your application.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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