Field Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

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.

New York, New York, United States of America (On-Site)

Job Title: Field Test Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

Rail Pass Type: Internship (Full-time/Hybrid)

Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): June 2026 to August 2026 (3 months)

Vacancies: 2

Location: 270 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016

Work hours/week: 40

Pay Details: $23-30 USD hourly  

The company provides the following compensation range that it believes in good faith it might pay and/or offer for this position. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.   

Stations on Your Journey:        

Welcome and Onboarding Station    

• Intern Orientation    

• Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance   

Hands-On Work Station   

• Real-world projects with top industry talent  

• Paid internship

• 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        

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)   

• Social Intern Events and Company Events

About This Opportunity

We are currently hiring a Field Test Engineering Intern for a summer term position, from June 2026 to August 2026 (3 months) at our Hitachi Rail SRS office in New York.

The intern will support integration and testing activities, including field work for ongoing project tasks. They will perform field change modifications to existing designs as needed, and provide troubleshooting and maintenance support for Communication‑Based Train Control (CBTC) equipment—such as vehicle and wayside systems. The role also includes assisting with test documentation and the preparation of formal reports.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support on-site installation and maintenance of Non-CBTC and CBTC equipment for wayside systems under the supervision of an experienced field tester.

• Support work process procedures as per customer requirements.

• Identify problems detected during tests and correct them as needed.

• Provide support in troubleshooting and repairing CBTC equipment as required.

• Provide support for test carborne and wayside activities, including the planning of field activities.

• Provide technical support for all operational matters related to the functionality of wayside subsystems.

• Collaborate with diverse departments and become involved in all phases of integration, commissioning, and support.

• Promote customer relations and company credibility.

• Investigate and troubleshoot system anomalies through analysis of data files, design documentation, and interaction with development departments.

• Summarize and detail test activities in both informal and formal test reports.

Key Requirements:

• The successful candidate should be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Demonstrates and applies a broad knowledge of field of specialization through successful completion of moderately complex assignments with a scholastic context

• Excellent organizational and communications skills, both verbal and written, and good interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated fluency and understanding/comprehension in oral and written English

• Experience with breaking down complex topics into simple formats preferred

• Ability to understand and take meaning from trends of data.

• Critical thinking, able to identify and implement better efficiencies and process improvements

• Effective communication skills to interact professionally with all levels inside and outside the organization.