Intern –RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Real-world projects

Mentorship and intern events

Career opportunity with global leader

Job summary

Hitachi Rail in Pittsburgh, PA, invites enthusiastic engineering students to join as an Intern – RAMS for Summer 2027. You will gain exposure to Reliability Engineering and RAMS activities while supporting the project team.

This paid internship offers real-world projects, mentorship, and events, with opportunities to build a career at a global leader driving digital transformation.

Qualifications

• Ability to support many projects and Project Managers simultaneously.
• Strong relevant technical skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support RAMS project activities including scheduling, monitoring RAMS and V&V activities.
• Assist the RAMS team to achieve safety and reliability requirements.
• Contribute to information flow to the Project Manager.
• Assist in delivering RAMS documentation for the project.
• Ensure schedule and cost constraints are provided to RAMS engineers.

Skills

Project support

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Engineering student

Job description

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

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivatedIntern – RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety) for Summer 2027. The internship opportunity will provide exposure to Reliability Engineering. The position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Hitachi Rail, we're creating a legacy that spans the globe - and we want YOU to be part of it.

What's in it for you?

• Real-world projects with top industry talent
• Paid internship
• Mentorship and intern events
• A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation

Hitachi Rail provides signaling systems for metros and light rail systems. Our solutions provide efficient, safe and green transportation solutions for people around the world. This position offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of urban transit. You will gain hands-on experience while providing valuable support to your team. By working in this role, you will gain insight into the realm of mobility, significantly enhancing your understanding of Hitachi's missions and impact.

We're looking for eligible students to join Hitachi Rail! Hiring for May 2027 through August 2027.

Accountabilities

• Ensure the organization, scheduling, implementation and monitoring of project RAMS and V&V activities, supporting the identification of competencies required to perform such activities, requesting adequate RAMS staffing to the relevant functional managers.
• Assist the project RAMS team for the achievement of project safety and reliability requirements.
• Contribute to the activities and communicate the relevant information to the Project Manager
• Assist in the delivery of RAMS documentation on the project.
• Ensure the provision of schedule and cost constrains to relevant Product, Signaling and System RAMS Engineers

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to support many projects and Project Managers simultaneously
• Strong relevant technical skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Education

• Current Engineering student at a 4-year university with a graduation date between December 2027 and December 2028.

Languages

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.

In accordance with the DOT's FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi's substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Hitachi, please send the nature of request and contact information to [e-mail]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.