Hardware Application Design, Intermediate Designer - SID

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

R0149238

Date Posted:

2026-11-03

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

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 provide support to the Site Infrastructure Designs (SID) HW team to help with SID hardware application design drafting and documentation.

Key Accountabilities

• Contributes to the development and modification of hardware application designs; identifies, interprets and documents the requirements and selects an appropriate design approach.
• Participates in the definition of development strategies to maximize re-use of product.
• Ensures the integrity of all design documentation.
• Contributes to the resolution of hardware issues in-house and at project sites.
• Contributes to process improvements related to hardware applications.
• Supports the installation and field testing to ensure overall success of the technical implementation.
• Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness and knowledge in the primary discipline in solving problems.
• Follows instructions to carry out basic technical tasks and HW CAD for primarily electrical and some mechanical designs.
• Demonstrates a good level of logical reasoning resulting in effective hardware application designs, products and processes.
• Completes work in a timely manner and is confident to ask questions to help complete tasks quickly and correctly.
• Selects an appropriate design approach.
• Maximizes the use of existing design.
• Articulates technical questions concisely so that they can be reviewed and approved by the management team.
• Promotes a harmonious working relationship among group members.

Key Requirements

• Post-secondary Technologist diploma or Electrical or Electronics Engineering degree.
• 3-5 years of related work experience.
• A good level of knowledge in electrical theory and systems, along with a strong understanding of CAD.
• Proficient with the use of CAD tools (Microstation, AutoCad), Bills of Materials (SAP), Configuration Management, Hitachi Change Control Process (Clearquest), and Microsoft Office suite.
• Good interpersonal and diplomatic skills to deal confidently, courteously, and correctly with people at any level within the organization, and the customer.
• Well-developed verbal skills in English to interact effectively and professionally in a variety of forums. Well-developed writing skills in English to prepare clear effective documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism in the job and in relations with others.
• Locates and researches source documentation for design activities.
• Makes timely decisions, both independently and in concert with others.See attached JD for details.

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 contribution and a match, and without vesting period Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay Annual Incentive plan Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

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.

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