Field Test Engineering Intern

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.