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.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
Job Title: Configuration Management Intern
Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)
Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): June 2026 – August or December 2026 (3-8months)
Vacancy: 1
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
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
The Configuration Management (CM) Student supports the Configuration Management team in maintaining and controlling product configuration data throughout the project
lifecycle. This role provides hands-on exposure to CM processes, software builds, baselines, and engineering documentation while working closely with engineering and
project teams.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with maintaining software, hardware, and documentation baselines under CM supervision
Support configuration and change control activities, including tracking changes and updates
Help organize, verify, and maintain CM records and configuration items
Participate in software build activities, audits, or verification tasks as assigned
Assist with CM tools and repositories (e.g., version control systems, issue tracking tools)
Interface with engineering, project teams, and quality to support CM processes
Help identify and report CM issues or inconsistencies
Contribute to continuous improvement of CM processes and KPI management
Required Qualifications
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related STEM program
Basic understanding of, or coursework related to, software development or systems engineering
Experience with scripting, preferably in Python
Hands-on experience using AI-powered tools such as GitHub Copilot or similar technologies
Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Willingness to learn and apply configuration management principles and tools
Ability to work onsite a minimum of two days per week, depending on team needs
Follow company health and safety policies and procedures
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git)
Familiarity with issue tracking or documentation tools (e.g., JIRA, DOORS)
Interest in system lifecycle management, quality, or software configuration
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Tap your ticket and apply today.
Line Status: Open until filled
This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
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