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

Hitachi Rail Limited; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Limited invites enthusiastic engineering students to join our RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety) team in Pittsburgh for Summer 2027. You will gain hands-on exposure to reliability engineering, participate in RAMS and V&V activities, and support project teams on challenging urban transit systems.

This paid internship offers real-world projects, mentorship, and the chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation in rail.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 4-year engineering program with graduation between December 2027 and December 2028.
• Fluent in English, written and verbal.
• Able to support multiple projects and Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure organization, scheduling, implementation and monitoring of RAMS and V&V activities for projects.
• Assist RAMS team to meet safety and reliability requirements.
• Communicate relevant information to the Project Manager.
• Assist in delivering RAMS documentation on the project.
• Provide schedule and cost constraints to RAMS engineers.

Skills

RAMS support

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Education

Engineering student (4-year)

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 multicultural 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-motivated Intern - 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. At Hitachi Rail, 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.

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It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.