Hitachi America

Electronic Test Equipment Designer

Hitachi America$90K — $128K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in electronic hardware and system design, preferably in safety-critical industries like rail or transportation.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
  • Proficient in LabVIEW and TestStand software with familiarity in NI equipment.
  • Scripting experience with Python and Visual Basic.
  • Fluency in English is mandatory.
  • Strong writing skills for clear report and document preparation.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop hardware and software test solutions according to test specifications to meet production timelines.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain automated test equipment that has failed.
  • Coordinate with global contract manufacturers to release and troubleshoot production test solutions.
  • Support integration of hardware and software for simulators and SLMDs during validation.
  • Maintain legacy test systems and create new solutions for outdated hardware.
  • Communicate project status and coordinate hardware delivery schedules with stakeholders.
  • Participate in the design of simulators through requirements review and design generation.

Benefits

  • Fully company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company contributions and matching, with no vesting period.
  • Generous vacation policy including 3 weeks off, holiday closures, personal emergency, and sick leave.
  • Maternity, parental, and adoption top-up pay programs.
  • Participation in an annual incentive plan.
  • Company-covered life insurance, short-term disability, and an employee assistance program.
Full Job Description

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Responsible for generating designs for the automated functional testing of PCBA’s and sub racks in a manufacturing environment, and supporting the integration and validation of Simulators and Second Line Maintenance Devices (SLMD’s. Work closely with peers to design complete simulator solutions used to test software. The position also requires the maintenance and troubleshooting of automated test equipment both locally in Toronto and at our contract manufacturers.

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop both hardware and software test solutions to be used in a manufacturing environment based on a Test Specification in a timely manner to meet production schedules

  • Utilize strong trouble shooting skills to debug and return to service automated test equipment that has failed

  • Use strong communications skills to work with contract manufacturers around the world, support and coordinate the release of new production test solutions and troubleshoot existing test solutions.

  • Apply strong technical skills to support the integration of the hardware and software phase of a simulator and SLMD during the validation phase to ensure compliance with requirements

  • Responsible for maintaining legacy test systems including simulators, and developing cost effective new test solutions for legacy hardware where the legacy test system has exceeded its useful life, to support customer repairs and ongoing spare equipment orders

  • As part of deploying and troubleshooting production test equipment, responsible for ommunicating with stakeholders the status and gating activities for planning and executing hardware delivery schedules

  • Support the design of simulators including requirements review, design generation, design reviews and release

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in electronic hardware and system design in the rail, transportation or similar safety critical industries

  • University bachelor’s degree in electrical, computer engineering, mechatronics or relevant degree

  • Must have a thorough working knowledge and experience using LabView and TestStand software and is familiar with NI equipment

  • Have scripting knowledge using Python and Visual Basic

  • English language fluency is mandatory

  • Well-developed writing skills to prepare effective reports, documents, etc. in a clear and concise format

  • Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills needed to deal confidently, courteously, and correctly with both internal and external stakeholders, and customers at any level

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineering designation Desirable

  • Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering

Total Compensation Range (Base Salary + Annual Incentive plan) : $90,000 - $128,000

The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

  • 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

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
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Founded
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