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Hardware Electrical Designer, Senior
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Base Salary : $81,675 – $115,367 · Full-time
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- Base Salary : $81,675 – $115,367
- Job type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Experience
- 6+ years of experience in the industry, including:
- Posting language
- English
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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.
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:
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:
Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (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 https://www.hitachirail.com/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.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
Apply Now
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.
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.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent combination of diplomas and work experience.
- 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: Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
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
Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (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 https://www.hitachirail.com/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.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
Apply Now
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Responsibilities
Design and review new or revised electrical hardware, products, equipment, and installations, ensuring they meet customer and railway requirements, applicable standards, and safety and quality expectations. Develop design architectures and specifications, support bids and estimates, document requirements and changes, manage work packages as needed, and mentor junior team members.
Requirements
Requires at least six years of industry experience, strong electrical engineering knowledge, experience designing complex electrical and electronic products, and proficiency with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and protocol analyzers. A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; railway signaling experience, train control equipment expertise, CENELEC and AREMA knowledge, PEO certification, and a master’s degree are preferred.
Skills
- Electrical Engineering
- Hardware Electrical Design
- Power Circuit Design
- Electronic Circuit Design
- Microprocessors
- Telecommunications Circuits
- Cabling
- Grounding
- Surge Protection
- AutoCAD
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Protocol Analyzers
- Railway Signaling
- Train Interface Design
- CENELEC and AREMA Standards
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Three Weeks of Vacation
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Development and Training Opportunities
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Categories
- Engineering
- Transportation
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Hardware Electrical Design
- Electrical Engineering
- Railway Signaling
- Cabling
- Grounding Techniques
- Surge Protection
- Power Circuits
- Electronic Circuits
- Microprocessors
- Telecommunications Circuits
- AutoCAD
- Multimeters
- Oscilloscopes
- Protocol Analyzers
- Communication-Based Train Control
- On-Board Equipment
- Train Interfaces
- Train Surveys
- CENELEC Standards
- AREMA Standards
- PEO Certification
- Design Architecture
- Hardware Specifications
- Technical Reviews
- Work Package Management
- Requirements Documentation
- Safety and Quality
- Bid Support