Senior design engineer Jobs in Toronto, ON

Akkodis is seeking a Hardware Designer - Technical Specialist for a Contract position with a client in Toronto, ON (Hybrid) ideally looking for experience with AutoCAD and low voltage.

Position : Hardware Designer - Technical Specialist

Location : Toronto, ON

Contract

Duties : To produce application designs and equipment designs that meet requirements utilizing processes based on established engineering principles. Involved with complex and difficult designs.

Key Responsibilities :

• Technical Skills :
• Demonstrating a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in solving problems.
• Good understanding of SelTrac signal plans and SelTrac Radio equipment.
• Demonstrating an advanced level of logical reasoning resulting in effective hardware application designs, products, and processes.
• Interpreting and the ability to write Requirements.
• Preparing specifications for hardware and / or software components.
• Proficient with the use of development tools and CAD packages (Microstation, AutoCAD).
• Selecting an appropriate design approach to maximize the use of existing design.
• In possession or previously possessed Thales CMS Designer or Principles License.
• Management Skills :
• When required, lead a small team of designers (1 to 5 Designers).
• Manage assigned tasks, schedule, and budget.
• Keeping track of progress on all tasks assigned to the team, ensuring that all tasks proceed according to schedule, within budget, and in accordance with all requirements.
• Verify that all assigned work has been completed accurately and on time.
• Carry out all assigned work efficiently, with a minimum of supervision.
• Generating accurate, supportable estimates for current departmental technology and providing estimates for technologies that are new to the department.
• Intimate understanding of Thales' Work Instructions and the QMS process.
• Knowledge of the Chorus process is an asset.
• Communication Skills :
• Well-developed verbal skills to interact effectively and professionally in a variety of forums.
• Well-developed writing skills to prepare clear effective documents.
• Good interpersonal and diplomatic skills to deal confidently, courteously, and correctly with people at any level within the organization and the customer.
• Soft Skills :
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Mentor junior or new members of the department.
• Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the job and in relations with others.
• Locating and researching source documentation for design activities.
• Making timely decisions, both independently and in concert with others.
• Identify problems or inefficiencies in the department's operation and suggest improvements.

Key Requirements :

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Analyst

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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