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About the Role

The Safety Engineering department is responsible for the safety of products and project solutions developed and deployed by the Urban Rail Signaling business line, ensuring compliance with safety principles, industry standards, and best practices for safety-critical systems. The Technical Safety Specialist will provide technical safety leadership, enforce the safety strategy, develop and improve safety methodologies, and execute Safety Engineering activities.

Responsibilities

Ensure Safety Engineering activities are executed in accordance with company process, industry standards, and best practices.
Perform hazard identification studies (HAZID, HAZOP) and analyses (PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA).
Conduct safety analyses (FFMEA, FMECA, FSA) and hazard management.
Define safety requirements and analyze/evaluate design compliance with safety principles.
Review the adequacy and completeness of safety evidence and produce Safety Case artifacts.
Work as part of an integrated project team, promoting the company's safety policy and best practices.
Report to the Manager, RAMS Engineering and liaise with the Chief Safety Architect.

Requirements

B.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior technical role in train control systems or automation in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, or nuclear.
Knowledge of railway signaling systems, train control systems, fixed and moving block signaling principles, and relay-based and/or computer-based interlocking design.
Good understanding of systems engineering, software engineering, and functional safety.
Detailed knowledge of system safety lifecycle, system requirements definition, safety design concepts (system and software), and safety and risk analysis.
Extensive experience with safety standards (CENELEC, IEC, IEEE, MIL), best practices, safety methods and techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA, FMEA/FMECA, FSA), and hazard management.
Ability to lead and coordinate technical staff.
Good technical writing skills.
Excellent communication and analytical skills.
Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral.

Skills

HAZID
HAZOP
PHA
SHA
OSHA
FTA
FMEA
FMECA
FSA
Hazard Management
Systems Engineering
Software Engineering
Functional Safety
Technical Writing
Communication
Analytical Skills

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Work Type

Full time
No remote

Experience Level

Minimum 10 years of experience in a senior technical role

Education Level

B.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
M.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

$132,025 - $169,532

Benefits

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
Sick days
Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay
Annual Incentive plan
Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan

About the Company

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.
Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future.
Our people love technology – and they love making a difference.
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.
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.

Equal Opportunity

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.