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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