About the role#
Hitachi Rail is hiring an intern for the Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety (RAMS) team for Summer 2027. This position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. You will gain hands-on experience in reliability engineering while supporting projects related to signaling systems for metro and light rail transportation.
What you'll do#
- Organize, schedule, and monitor project RAMS and Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
- Assist the project RAMS team in meeting safety and reliability requirements.
- Identify necessary competencies and request adequate staffing from functional managers.
- Communicate relevant project information to the Project Manager.
- Support the delivery of project-related RAMS documentation.
- Provide schedule and cost constraints to Product, Signaling, and System RAMS Engineers.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an Engineering student at a 4-year university.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and December 2028.
- Strong technical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work with various Project Managers at the same time.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
Location & details#
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May through August).
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- Note: This role is subject to substance screening in accordance with DOT, FRA, and FTA programs.
About Hitachi
Hitachi is a global company based in Tokyo, Japan. It operates across four sectors including digital systems, energy, mobility, and connective industries. The firm integrates information technology and operational technology to manage industrial systems and infrastructure. It maintains a workforce of over 280,000 employees across more than 140 countries.
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