Designer, Hardware Application Design
Hitachi Rail is a global leader in digital transformation and technology. They are seeking a Designer to support the Site Infrastructure Designs hardware team by drafting and documenting hardware application designs, while contributing to the development and modification of these designs.
Responsibilities
- Works within a team, under the supervision and guidance of experienced designers, handling low complexity tasks
- Actively learns processes, tools, and products, adhering to instructions and asking clear technical questions
- Responsible for efficiently completing tasks with accuracy
- Contributes to the development and modification of hardware application designs
- Identifies, interprets, and documents requirements; selects an appropriate design approach
- Participates in defining development strategies to maximize product reusability
- Ensures the integrity of all design documentation
- Aids in resolving hardware issues both in-house and on project sites
- Supports installation and field testing to ensure successful technical implementation
- Demonstrates initiative, resourcefulness, and knowledge in primary disciplines to solve problems
- Carries out basic technical tasks and HW CAD primarily for electrical and some mechanical designs
- Demonstrates a good level of logical reasoning resulting in effective hardware application designs and processes
- Completes tasks promptly and confidently seeks clarification when needed
- Selects appropriate design approaches while maximizing the use of existing designs
- Articulates technical questions concisely for management review and approval
- Promotes harmonious working relationships within the group
Skills
- Post-secondary Technologist diploma or Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree
- 0-3 years of related work experience
- Solid understanding of electrical theory and systems, along with strong CAD skills
- Proficient in CAD tools (e.g., Microstation, AutoCAD), Bills of Materials (SAP), Configuration Management, Hitachi Change Control Process (Clearquest), and Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong interpersonal and diplomatic abilities for interacting confidently and courteously across organizational levels and with customers
- Well-developed verbal English skills for effective and professional communication in various forums
- Strong written English skills to prepare clear and concise documents
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
- Maintains professionalism in the job and interpersonal interactions
- Demonstrates initiative in researching source documentation for design activities
- Makes timely decisions independently and collaboratively
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
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