About the Role
Hitachi Rail is seeking a design engineer to generate designs for the automated functional testing of PCBA’s and sub racks in a manufacturing environment. This role supports the integration and validation of Simulators and Second Line Maintenance Devices (SLMD’s), and requires troubleshooting of automated test equipment.
Responsibilities
- Develop hardware and software test solutions based on a Test Specification to meet production schedules.
- Debug and return to service failed automated test equipment.
- Work with contract manufacturers globally to support and coordinate the release of new production test solutions and troubleshoot existing ones.
- Support the integration of hardware and software for simulators and SLMDs during the validation phase.
- Maintain legacy test systems and develop cost-effective new test solutions for legacy hardware.
- Communicate with stakeholders regarding the status and planning of hardware delivery schedules.
- Support the design of simulators, including requirements review, design generation, and design reviews.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic hardware and system design in rail, transportation, or similar safety-critical industries.
- Thorough working knowledge and experience using LabView and TestStand software.
- Familiarity with NI equipment.
- Scripting knowledge using Python and Visual Basic.
- English language fluency is mandatory.
- Well-developed writing skills to prepare effective reports and documents.
- Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills for dealing with internal and external stakeholders and customers.
Skills
- LabView
- TestStand
- Python
- Visual Basic
- Electronic hardware design
- System design
- Troubleshooting
- Communication
- Technical skills
- Hardware integration
- Software integration
Location
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Work Type
- Full time
- No
Experience Level
- Minimum of 5 years of experience
Education Level
- University bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer engineering, mechatronics or relevant degree
- Professional Engineering designation Desirable
- Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000 - $128,000
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 and 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. 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.
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.
