Test Engineering Intern

Hitachi Rail is looking for an enthusiastic self-motivated Test Engineer Intern who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is comfortable performing a wide range of tasks from administrative to strategic. The position is based in Batesburg, SC.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure the implementation of assigned actions as per the manufacturing action plan (i.e., audit, failure analysis, improvement plan, etc.)
• Work with internal and external test and IT resources to ensure test software and data systems (based on SQL database server) are operating correctly with data maintenance as required.
• Communicate issues to R&D department for assigned activities and submit forms and markups for documentation updates.
• Support analysis and continuous improvement of production test yield, working to identify root cause and propose solutions.
• Support technology transfers of test processes across the global supply chain.
• Support definition of test requirements, and test process creation for new products as part of new product introduction team.
• Ensure the implementation of new test process and tools as per assigned action plans.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proficient with Microsoft 360 applications - Word, Excel, Teams, etc.
• Basic understanding software writing and editing experience/skills.
• Problem anticipation and solving techniques, strong at troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of electronics and analyzing electrical schematics.
• Mechanically oriented, able to use common tools for disassembly & reassembly of various pieces of test equipment.
• Must be available to work at least 40 hours per week onsite

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous internships within a manufacturing environment (e.g., printed circuit board manufacturing and assembly, electromechanical assembly, casting, forging, machining, tooling, and fixture design)
• Experience in NI LabVIEW and Teststand.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Windows based pc hardware and software (98, XP, 7, 10)
• Networking setup and troubleshooting

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, Software, or other appropriate Engineering science disciples with preference for Electrical Engineering
• Junior or Senior standing or enrolled in a master's program

In accordance with the DOT's FRA and FTA programs, Hitachi's substance screening program tests pre-employment candidates and current employees, as required for safety-sensitive positions.