Hardware Designer

Akkodis is seeking a Hardware Designer - Technical Specialist for a contract position with a client in Toronto, ON (Hybrid), and ideally looking for experience with hardware with CAD tools (MicroStation, AutoCAD). Central Design for Medium and Low Voltage Position: Embedded Software Development Location: Toronto, ON – (105 Moatfield Drive, Toronto, Canada) Contract Must Have 8 years of hardware experience Post-secondary Technologist diploma or Electrical or Electronics Engineering degree Strong experience with CAD tools (MicroStation, AutoCAD), Good interpersonal and technical writing skills. candidates who have done Central Design for Medium and Low voltage. Candidates will be responsible for the preliminary to final design, through to deployment. Candidates from Automotive, Aerospace, Heavy Machinery, and Consumer Electronics who are willing to be trained in Railway Signalling. Key Responsibilities: Technical Skills Demonstrating a high degree of initiative and resourcefulness in solving problems. Good understanding of SelTrac signal plans and SelTrac Radio equipment. 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, and maximizing the use of existing design. In possession or previously possessed Thales 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 under 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. Intimate understanding of Thales Work Instructions and the QMS process. Knowledge of the 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 8 – 12 years of related work experience Computer literate with knowledge of CAD tools (MicroStation, AutoCAD), Bills of Materials (SAP), Configuration Management, Thales (ClearQuest), and Microsoft Office suite. Good interpersonal and technical writing skills

Location: Toronto, CA

Posted Date: 6/8/2025