Skills

Communication AutoCAD SAP Configuration Management Technical Writing Organization

Job Specifications

Location: North York, ON – Hybrid ~2 days a week on-site

Contract Duration: 12 months with a possibility of extension

Pay Rate: $40-64/hour

Job Title: Hardware Designer – Technical Specialist

Important Requirement:

Rail/Signaling experience is required

Job Description:

To produce application designs and equipment designs that meet requirements utilizing processes based on established engineering principles. Involved with complex and difficult designs.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Skills

· Demonstrating a high degree of initiative, and resourcefulness in solving problems.

· Demonstrating an advanced level of logical reasoning resulting in effective hardware application designs, products and processes.

· Interpreting and the ability to write Requirements.

· Preparing specifications for hardware and/or software components.

· Proficient with the use of development tools, CAD packages (Microstation, AutoCAD)

· Selecting an appropriate design approach

· Maximizing use of existing design.

· In possession or previously possessed CMS Designer or Principles License

Management Skills

· When required, lead a small team of designers (1 or 5 Designers)

· Manage assigned tasks, schedule and budget.

· Keeping track of progress on all tasks assigned to the team,

· Ensuring that all tasks proceed according to schedule, within budget, and in accordance with all requirements

· Verify that all assigned work has been completed accurately and on time.

· Carry out all assigned work efficiently, with a minimum of supervision.

· Generating accurate, supportable estimates for current departmental technology and providing estimates for technologies that are new to the department.

· Knowledge of Chorus process is an asset

Communication Skills

· Well developed verbal skills to interact effectively and professionally in a variety of forums,

· Well developed writing skills to prepare clear effective documents.

· Good interpersonal and diplomatic skills to deal confidently, courteously, and correctly with people at any level within the organization, and the customer.

Soft Skills

· Ability to work in a team environment.

· Mentor junior or new members of the department.

· Maintaining a high degree of professionalism in the job and in relations with others.

Aptitude

· Locating and researching source documentation for design activities.

· Making timely decisions, both independently and in concert with others.

· Identify problems or inefficiencies in the department’s operation and suggest improvements.

Key Requirements:

· Post secondary Technologist diploma or Electrical Engineering degree

· 3 – 12 years related work experience

· Computer literate with knowledge of CAD tools (Microstation, AutoCad), Bills of Materials, (SAP), Configuration Management, (Clearquest), and Microsoft Office suite.

· Good interpersonal and technical writing skill

About the Company

In 2018, world-recognized technical staffing group Morson acquired Canadian technical recruitment firm CTSNA, now known as Morson Canada. For years, CTSNA has been known for leadership and expertise in power generation and power transmission and distribution in Canada. Over the past two years, Morson Canada and CTSNA has brought together the knowledge and expertise of both organizations. Through successful integration of proven best practices, infrastructure and backend technology the new Morson Canada now offers more to bo... Know more