Thales Group

Electronic Test Equipment Designer

Thales Group$90K — $128K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in electronic hardware/system design within safety-critical industries like rail or transportation
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or mechatronics
  • Proficient in LabView and TestStand with experience in NI equipment
  • Scripting skills in Python and Visual Basic
  • Fluent in English with strong writing skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills for stakeholder communication

Responsibilities

  • Develop hardware/software test solutions to meet production schedules
  • Troubleshoot and repair automated test equipment
  • Coordinate with global manufacturers on test solution implementations
  • Integrate hardware/software in simulators and SLMD during validation
  • Maintain legacy test systems and create cost-effective new solutions
  • Communicate testing updates and scheduling with stakeholders
  • Support the simulator design process through requirements and design reviews

Benefits

  • 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision premiums
  • Retirement plan with company contributions and no vesting period
  • Three weeks of vacation plus other paid leave days
  • Maternity/Parental/Adoption top-up pay
  • Annual incentive plan
  • Company-paid life insurance and employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid) 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. Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers. We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail. #LI-SV1

About Thales Group

Thales Group is a multinational company that specializes in providing advanced technology solutions for the aerospace, defense, and security industries. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Courbevoie, France. Thales Group operates in over 50 countries and has a strong focus on innovation and research and development. The company's products and services include avionics, cybersecurity, transportation systems, and more. Thales Group is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts to reduce its environmental impact.
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83,000 employees
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Founded
1976

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