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Job Details: Intermediate Hardware Designer

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Reference	CAN11
Recruiter	Thales
Industry Sector	IT jobs in Rail, Other IT jobs
Salary	Negotiable
Locations	Rail jobs in Canada, Toronto - Ontario
Contract Type	Permanent
Date Posted	09 March 2010

Job Description
Description Thales is a leading international electronics and systems group, serving the defence, aerospace, and security markets worldwide. We employ 70,000 people in 50 countries, and generate annual revenues of more than EUR13bn. We are part of the Transportation Systems Division (DTS). Thales has a unique leadership position in integrated transport systems with a comprehensive offering spanning three market segments: main line rail, urban transport, and toll road and motorway networks. Located in Toronto, Ontario, Thales Rail Signalling Solutions designs, supplies and installs signalling systems to control railway traffic with maximum safety. We are a world leader and pioneer in critical railway applications and we are shaping the signalling industry with our advanced solutions. Thales is known for its People1st philosophy and provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Join a dynamic and fast paced organization which is growing as a result of exciting new domestic and international projects. To support our development, we are looking for an: INT. HARDWARE DESIGNER (6 Month Assignment) Reports to: Manager, Hardware Design Based in Toronto To design new or revised products, equipment, and installations, utilising processes based on established engineering principles to meet requirements. Involved with designs of difficult complexity. Your main responsibilities are: MANAGEMENT SKILLS Short term planning of all assigned tasks assigned - understanding requirements, compliance to cost and schedule, managing issues and risks, Carrying out all assigned work efficiently, with a minimum of supervision. Ensuring that work is carried out to proper process as governed by Work Instructions and the QMS requirements. TECHNICAL SKILLS Able to Interprete Customer System and Functional Specifications and translate into testable, clear, and understandable hardware requirements. Prepare Hardware Requirement documents using DOORs application and support in a multi-functional/stakeholder environment. Intimately knowledgeable of digital and analog designs. Is able to execute and review designs of simple to complex nature. Being proficient with the use of development tools - schematic capture (OrCad), circuit simulation (PSpice), Experienced with programmable development (FPGA, CPLD). Able to perform engineering development and review technically in detail other engineers development. Excels at technical writing. Is able to create accurate, logical, systematic, and complete design descriptions, test reports, requirements, specifications, etc. Knowledge of CENELEC and other Railway specifications significant but not required. Is able to consider hardware failure modes and system safety aspects in every facet of the design. Experienced in hardware development from requirements to manufacture. Contributes to the implementation of electrical designs. Works with mechanical engineering, industrialization, and compliance to ensure that designs can be efficiently manufactured, tested, and deployed. Intimately understands and utilizes proper engineering change control. Knows configuration control principals and adheres to them COMMUNICATIONS SKILLS Well developed verbal skills to interact effectively and professionally in a variety of forums, Well developed writing skills to prepare effective documents, work packages, etc. in a clear and concise format The ability to present the departments position and effectively represent its interests. Good interpersonal and diplomatic skills to deal confidently, courteously, and correctly with people at any level within the organization. SOFT SKILLS Promoting a harmonious working relationship among group members Being a mentor to junior members of the department Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the job and in relations with others. APTITUDE Locating and researching source information for design activities, extracting the pertinent data, and using it to provide recommendations, Making timely decisions, both independently and in concert with other, after a thorough evaluation of all relevant factors. Identifying any problems or inefficiencies in the departments operation and suggesting improvements. Demonstrate a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in solving problems. Demonstrating an advanced level of logical reasoning resulting in effective designs for products and processes. Ideally you have: Ø Recognized Engineering degree, Ø 8 - 10 years related work experience Ø Computer literate with knowledge of development tools such as a Parts List system (SAP), a Configuration Management tool (DDTS) and the Micro-soft Office suite, Ø Good interpersonal and technical writing skills. Ø Proven ability to work within a proposal team

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Job Details: Intermediate Hardware Designer

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