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.
A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation that helps support sustainable future
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About This Opportunity
To provide support to Engineering for ensuring parts and components are in compliance to global environmental requirements (such as: RoHS, REACH) and ensure that compliance and performance requirements are clearly communicated on Company documents and specifications.
Key Accountabilities
In this position, the candidate will be exposed to the processes utilized when developing products in an engineering environment. The work in this role will provide the individual a better understanding of: mechanical components, electrical/electronic components, materials, and environmental requirements associated with Product HSE (Health, Safety, Environment). The activities will provide improved clarity to internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance of product to environmental requirements.
Key functions required for this position include:
Work with stakeholders (Industrialization, Hardware Design, Procurement, Suppliers, and Subcontractors) to standardize requirements relating to environmental and performance compliance
Streamline information transfer to contract manufacturers
Engage suppliers to understand material compliance and collect appropriate compliance documentation
Maintain list of approved & disqualified surface treatments for Company designed mechanical parts
Work with the Product HSE/ECO Design Manager to analyze materials against environmental requirements and determine product compliance to environmental requirements
Generate reports to show Product compliance and areas of non-compliance to the environmental requirements
Support environmental lifecycle analysis
Document processes and mentor incoming interns
Other activities related to Product HSE as required
Key Requirements
The successful candidate should be working towards an Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Material Science, Chemical, Mechatronic, Engineering Science, or Engineering Physics).
Completion of the third year of an undergraduate program.
Co-op student available for a 16-month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after the completion of the internship.
Possess good written and oral communication skills, and familiarity with project work environment.
Knowledge of mechanical component specifications/drawings
Knowledge of electrical/electronic component key characteristics (Transistor, Resistor, Capacitor, Zener Diode, Rectifier Diode, Digital Logic, LED, etc.)
Familiarity with materials (chemical composition) is an asset.
Awareness of Product HSE requirements such as: RoHS, REACH, TSCA 6(h), POPs
Familiarity with surface treatment performance standards such as: MIL, ASTM, etc.
Ability to work independently, multi-task, and collaborate with other functional areas
Ability to conceptually grasp the "big picture" and apply critical thinking to resolve issues
Attention to detail and curiosity to understand the criticality of activities
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word
Self-starter
The ability to work 40 hours per week for the full duration of the internship is required. During the first two weeks, the intern is expected to be onsite five days a week.
Please upload an unofficial transcript along with your resume as part of your application.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous co-op/internship experience is a plus.
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Line Status: Open until filled
This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
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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.
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.
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