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. Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) We are looking for an Electrical Designer to join our team in Toronto. The successful candidate within the hardware design team and HEM Engineering Competence Centre is responsible for design and development of vehicle and wayside/central hardware interface designs, and the development of test methodologies and software test applications for the verification of hardware interface designs, in line with GTSC Quality Management System, and DDQ's process. Key Responsibilities: Electro-mechanical Interface Design for Vehicles and Safety Systems Strong understanding of engineering development methodologies, design and development process in rail, automotive or relevant industries Strong experience and understanding of hardware and software requirements capture, decomposition, verification, validation and full traceability Expertise and strong past experience designing and developing electro-mechanical systems and interfaces Expertise and strong past experience in electro-mechanical systems and interface verification methodologies and software test applications Experienced with electrical design capture with strong skills in AutoCAD Electrical Familiarity with Mechanical CAD Tools: AutoCAD LT, SolidWorks, and CREO is an asset Familiar and/or having past experience in full-cycle PBA and micro-electronic circuit design in Cadence, Allegro and Mentor tools is an asset Basic experience and familiarity in FPGA and SoC design is an asset Full Stack Web Application Development for Industrial IoT Devices Understanding of and experience in full software development life cycle Experienced in web application development for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, understanding of TCPI/IP stack Preferably experience with full-stack web application development in Django Web Development Framework or other, controlling remote sensors or high-power systems Relational database designs is an asset Knowledge and understanding of software architectures for IoT Systems using TCP/IP client-server-based applications, APIs Development experience in Python, JavaScript, C# Experience with Visual Studio Code or similar IDE Ruby, Perl & VB scripting experience is considered an asset Familiarity and experience with version control environments preferably Git and Bitbucket Familiarity and experience with JFrog Artifactory, Docker, and Sphinx Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, methods & tools Software Engineering Process and Design Methodologies Experience with OO software development in C++ Visual Studio, and Microsoft Foundation Classes is considered an asset Experience with Linux OS is considered an asset Required Skills and Experience: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical/Computer or related Engineering discipline Preferably past experience in HW/SW Engineering design and development for URS or Equivalent Industry Technical Excellence and Strong Engineering Methodology Principles Understanding of applicable Railway standards and Safety standards or similar in equivalent industry Understanding of URS Products and Platforms Proven expertise and experience in the application of Engineering best-practices & methodologies, and improvement of Engineering Design Development and Validation Cycle English Language Fluency Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills needed to deal confidently, courteously, and correctly with both internal and external stakeholders and customers at any level Preferred Skills and Experience: Demonstrates a high degree of initiative, resourcefulness and breadth of knowledge beyond the primary discipline in solving problems Stays current with the technology of the discipline and aware of technologies of other disciplines Demonstrates a superior level of logical reasoning resulting in effective designs for products and processes, understanding not only the product itself but also the main functions at system level Interprets, identifies, and documents the SW and HW requirements, understands and writes test qualification plans and reports Ensures both the safety and quality of middleware products Contributes to the heightened reuse of product hardware and contributes to improvements in hardware quality Understands hardware and software architectures Locates and researches source information for design activities, extracting the pertinent data, using it to provide technical recommendations Makes timely decisions, both independently and with others, after a thorough evaluation of all relevant factors Uses all relevant IDE and other modern software and hardware development tools Experienced working within a matrix organization 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. #LI-NS1 Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.
