Hardware Electrical Designer, Senior

Location:

Toronto Ontario Canada

Job ID:

R1011119

Date Posted:

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

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 theres something for everyone to get stuck into. And thats where you come in.

Job Description:

To assist in the hardware electrical design of new or revised products equipment and installations utilizing processes based on established engineering principles to meet requirements. Involved with designs of moderate to high complexity.

Key Accountabilities:

• Design new or revised products equipment and installations utilizing processes based on established engineering principles to meet customer and Railway requirements.

• Ensure the quality and integrity of hardware designs and all related documentation.

• Prepare specifications for hardware and/or software components or devices.

• Develop appropriate design architecture.

• Implement designs using good design practices and applicable standards and guidelines.

• Review applicable specifications standards and rules ensuring appropriate actions have been taken.

• Ensure both the safety and quality of hardware products while reducing deployment costs. Contribute to heightened reuse of product hardware and improvements in hardware quality.

• Conduct technical reviews and ensure changes align with objectives.

• Generate accurate supportable estimates for current departmental technology and provide supportable estimates for new developments.

• Support bids by defining technical solutions and reviewing the materials list.

• Interpret identify and document requirements to meet customer needs within budget and schedule constraints.

• Assume the role of Work Package Manager as required.

• Contribute to a harmonious team environment while maintaining professionalism.

• Mentor and assist junior team members as required.

• Follow directions and work instructions exercising good judgment in assigned work.

• Effectively present pros and cons for various courses of action.

• Track progress on all assigned tasks ensuring all work is completed accurately.

Key Requirements:

• 6 years of experience in the industry including:

  • Cabling

  • Grounding techniques

  • Surge protection

• Strong grasp of Electrical Engineering Principles including:

  • Power circuits design

  • Electronic circuits with microprocessors

  • Telecommunications circuits

• Proficiency with engineering tools such as:

  • CAD systems (AutoCAD)

  • Multi-meters

  • Oscilloscopes

  • Protocol analyzers

• Well-developed verbal skills for clear communication without ambiguity.

• Proven ability to design complex electrical and electronic products.

• Strong writing skills to prepare clear and concise documents and work packages.

• Proficient in skills and up-to-date with technology in the discipline.

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of diplomas and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in the Railway Signaling industry.

• Experience with design installation and testing of communication-based train control on-board equipment.

• Excellent understanding of train interfaces and operations.

• Familiarity with train maintenance train components sub-systems and various train designs from different manufacturers.

• Deep understanding of CENELEC and AREMA railway standards regarding on-board equipment.

• Experienced in performing train surveys.

• Certification:PEO.

• Education:Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Base Salary : $81675 $115367

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

• Health Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid

• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match

• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation

• Company provided Life and accident Insurance LTD

• Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process uses both human and technologyassisted (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 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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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 81675 - 115367