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Senior Electrical Hardware Designer

Senior Electrical Hardware Designer

Hitachi Vantara CorporationOld Toronto, ON, Canada
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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.

Location : Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Position : Senior Electrical Hardware Designer

The successful candidate will assist in the hardware electrical design of new or revised products, equipment, and installations, utilizing processes based on established engineering principles to meet customer requirements.

You will be involved with designs of moderate complexity.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Assist in the design of new or revised products, equipment, and installations, utilizing processes based on established engineering principles to meet customer and Railway requirements.
  • Work harmoniously in a team environment while maintaining a high degree of professionalism.
  • Develop junior team members by providing assistance as required.
  • Effectively present pros and cons for various courses of action.
  • Keep track of progress on all assigned tasks.
  • Verify that all assigned work has been completed accurately.
  • Occasional travel may be required to customer sites, up to three times per year.

Required Skills and Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of diplomas and work experience.
  • Minimum of 6 years' experience in the electrical engineering industry : Cabling; Grounding techniques and Surge Protection.
  • Electrical Engineering Principles : Power circuits design; Electronic circuits including Microprocessors and Telecommunications circuits.
  • Engineering tools : CAD system (AutoCAD); Multi-meter; Oscilloscope and Protocol Analyzers.
  • Professional verbal skills for clear communication without ambiguity.
  • Effective writing skills to prepare documents and work packages in a clear and concise format.
  • Ability to follow directions and work instructions, using good judgement in the performance of assigned work.

    • Preferred Skills and Experience :

  • Over 10 years of experience in the Railway Signalling industry.
  • Experience formulating or contributing to the development of new designs.
  • Devising and running tests to verify functionality, and identifying and solving problems.
  • Experience reviewing applicable specifications, standards, rules, etc., and ensuring appropriate actions have been taken.
  • Implementing designs using good design practice and applicable standards and guidelines.
  • Proficiency with the skills and current technology of the discipline.
  • Making efficient re-use of existing designs.
  • Professional Engineer's License (P.Eng.).

    • 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 Careers .

    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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