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: ITV Specialist Intern
Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)
Departure and Arrival Date (Start-End): January 2027 - December 2027 (12 months)
Vacancy: 1
Toronto 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.
The ITV Specialist Intern with foundational experience in Python & Perl will support test automation efforts across large-scale software delivery projects. This role is ideal for candidates eager to apply and grow their programming skills in a practical testing environment while gaining domain expertise in rail signaling and CBTC (Communication-Based Train Control) systems.
The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in software testing and automation, a proactive mindset, and a strong desire to contribute meaningfully to engineering outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Technical:
•Analyze system, subsystem and software requirements to perform verification activities using automation tool (ATE)
•Assist in design, development and maintenance of automated test scripts in Python/Perl
•Support integration of test scripts into automation frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
•Effectively communicate test observation and results to engineers, supervisors and customers
•Perform engineering studies of assigned system functions and conduct test case analysis
•Conduct test execution in laboratory and OPSIM environment
•Consistently recognise anomalous system behaviour and document the behaviour into the problem tracking system
•Perform preliminary test result assessment by analyzing data with observed and expected system responses
•Execute operational and stress-test (bust-it) scenarios
•Acquiring product knowledge through active participation in formal, and on the job training, as well as self-study
•Adhere to the company's Processes and Work Instructions
Non-Technical:
•Work on several projects consecutively and ability to deliver on time and on-budget
•Work effectively cross functional teams and build long-term working relationships with others
•Continuously seek and propose improvements to methods and processes utilized for testing
Safety:
•Promote a safety culture where product safety is paramount
•Ensure that safety is built into the test strategy by early identification and resolution of safety related defects
Required Skills and Experience
•Pursuing a B.Sc. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering
•Relevant software testing or development experience
•Knowledge of Python programming
•Working knowledge of C, C++, Perl, or Python
•Familiarity with test tools or version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus
•Strong planning and organization skills
•Strong technical writing and interpersonal communication skills
•Demonstrated fluency and understanding/comprehension in oral and written English
•Experience with modern software development methodology, processes, and tools (Agile, SCRUM, DevOps)
•Office software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred Skills and Experience
•Experience working in regulated industries: rail signaling, aerospace, or medical systems
•Experience with real time systems and embedded system testing
•Knowledge or rail signaling and CBTC systems
Status
Open until filled. This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
