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Signalling Hardware Design Engineer

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In short

Alstom is seeking a full-time Signalling Hardware Design Engineer in Toronto, ON. This role involves designing and standardizing Interlocking (IXL) system architectures, power distribution, and documentation for signaling equipment. The ideal candidate will have an Engineering Bachelor's degree and 5-10 years of experience in a complex, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

  • Designing and standardizing Interlocking (IXL) system architectures and configurations.
  • Designing hardware configurations, power distribution architectures, and documentation for signaling equipment.
  • Supporting project deployment and debugging activities.
  • Delivering design scheme plan layouts, hardware configuration drawings, BOPs, BOMs, and signaling equipment room layouts.
  • Designing AC/DC power distribution architectures, including main distribution panels and subpanels for redundant signaling systems.
  • Performing power load analysis and designing backup power configurations using battery backups, UPS, and automatic transfer switches.
  • Ensuring adherence to reference application design methods and tools.
  • Participating in IXL detailed design review meetings and providing activity progress reports.
  • Organizing and producing hardware design deliverables in accordance with project templates and requirements.
  • Supporting project teams in debugging design issues and analyzing design change requests.
  • Defining pre-fitted solutions for IXL equipment, including racks, cubicles, and cabling.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to capture hardware interfaces, environmental conditions, and application constraints.
  • Sharing knowledge of IXL system architecture features with the engineering community.

Requirements

  • Engineering Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • P. Eng certification or in progress.
  • 5-10 years of experience in systems/sub-systems application design, integration, or electrotechnical product development in a complex and regulated environment (e.g., railway signaling, aerospace, defense).
  • Good analytical skills and prior experience in system design & integration.
  • Knowledge of Interlocking Systems, safety principles, and power supply design.
  • Fluency in English.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Alstom products (desirable).
  • Strong problem-solving, writing, and communication skills.
  • Open-minded and multidisciplinary approach.

Benefits

  • Stability, challenges, and a long-term career.
  • Work with new security standards for rail signaling.
  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
  • Contribute to innovative projects.
  • Flexible and inclusive working environment.
  • Opportunities to steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
  • Investment in development through award-winning learning programs.
  • Progress towards leadership roles or specialized technical expertise.
  • Fair and dynamic reward package recognizing performance and potential.
  • Comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).
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Company

Alstom

Job Posted

3 weeks ago

Employment Type

Full Time

WorkMode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Toronto, Canada

Qualification

Bachelor

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