Concepteur électrique / Electrical Designer

Wabtec; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 72,500 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and leave

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer in Montreal to lead electrical design activities for OEM and R&D projects. You will create, review, and maintain electrical documentation and collaborate with mechanical, software, and electrical teams.

You will mentor less experienced designers, drive test planning, and support manufacturing and suppliers from Montreal or on-site as needed. English and French fluency are required.

Qualifications

• DEC in electronics or equivalent recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in product design, system qualification and manufacturing validation.
• Experience in mass transit or rail is an asset.
• Certified IPC 610/620.
• Certified WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).
• AutoCAD 2014 is an asset.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio).
• Mentor Graphics’ DxDesigner or OrCAD Capture.
• SolidWorks Electrical 2D and 3D.
• Digital and analog design (including motor control).
• Leadership and proven accountability.
• Excellent communication skills, able to efficiently explain complex technical issues.
• Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and partners in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.
• Fluent English is required for this position in order to communicate with colleagues, clients and partners located outside Quebec and to understand the technical and scientific documentation.

Responsibilities

• Estimating the effort required to design and document electrical and electronic products.
• Ensuring that the cost of electrical and electronic engineering activities remains within budget.
• Planning, organizing, and monitoring electrical and electronic engineering activities.
• Estimating and tracking the costs of electrical and electronic products.
• Analyzing and understanding technical specifications and standards.
• Building, modifying, and repairing wiring harnesses, installations, and printed circuit board assemblies.
• Designing and documenting electrical and electronic products—including assembly drawings and schematics—and overseeing the layout of panels and harnesses.
• Participate in design reviews for electrical or electronic products.
• Verify and approve electrical and electronic products in accordance with documentation or industry standards.
• Verify and approve documentation for electrical and electronic products.
• Provide support for legacy products.
• Define the necessary tests with the test engineer/designer.
• Validate test equipment built in collaboration with the test engineer/designer and the electronics technician.
• Provide support to our manufacturing sites and suppliers, either remotely from Montreal or on-site.
• Select test facilities and submit requests.
• Create purchase orders for parts manufactured by suppliers or to obtain parts for in-house manufacturing.
• Ensure that all equipment required for testing has been calibrated.
• Perform tests with or without the test engineer/designer.
• Write test reports.
• Perform failure analyses, including reporting and presenting findings to the client.
• Deliver technical presentations to clients.
• Provide support for supplier selection and qualification, as well as for the bidding and advanced development team.
• Organize and maintain the electronics laboratory workspace.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

DEC in electronics

Tools

AutoCAD 2014

SolidWorks Electrical

DxDesigner/OrCAD

MS Office

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Family: Engineering Support

Job Description

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• Certification IPC 610/620 ;

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

As a Senior Electrical Designer and member of the engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and validating electrical systems and electromechanical door products for OEM and R&D projects. In collaboration with systems engineers and other engineering disciplines, you will implement product and test systems.

How will you make a difference?

The Senior Electrical Designer will serve as the technical lead for electrical design activities and will work in a matrix structure with project teams composed of mechanical, software, and electrical engineers and designers. He or she will be responsible for producing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation, including electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical specifications, design analyses, requirements matrices, and other engineering documents necessary for product development.

The incumbent will actively participate in the planning and execution of development activities, including defining deliverables, monitoring schedules, and supporting validation and integration testing. He or she will collaborate directly with customers, product groups, and application teams to understand their needs, provide technical support, and develop engineering solutions tailored to their fleets currently in service.

Finally, the Senior Electrical Designer will play a key role in resolving complex technical issues related to existing products, in the continuous improvement of designs, and in mentoring less experienced designers and engineers to foster the development of best practices within the organization.

What do we want to know about you?

• DEC in electronics or equivalent recognized by the Ministère de l’Éducation.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in product design, system qualification and manufacturing validation.
• Experience in mass transit or rail is an asset.
• Certified IPC 610/620.
• Certified WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System).
• AutoCAD 2014 is an asset.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, & Visio).
• Mentor Graphics’ DxDesigner or OrCAD Capture.
• SolidWorks Electrical 2D and 3D.
• Digital and analog design (including motor control).
• Leadership and proven accountability.
• Excellent communication skills, able to efficiently explain complex technical issues.
• Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec so incumbents can communicate with their colleagues and partners in Quebec as necessary. French-language training is offered to all incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French.

Fluent English is required for this position in order to communicate with colleagues, clients and partners (or suppliers) located outside Quebec and to understand the technical and scientific documentation available in fields relevant to our industry.

• Available to travel 10% of the time.
• Must be able to travel to the United States for business.
• Valid driver’s license.

What will your typical day look like?

• Estimating the effort required to design and document electrical and electronic products.
• Ensuring that the cost of electrical and electronic engineering activities remains within budget.
• Planning, organizing, and monitoring electrical and electronic engineering activities.
• Estimating and tracking the costs of electrical and electronic products.
• Analyzing and understanding technical specifications and standards.
• Building, modifying, and repairing wiring harnesses, installations, and printed circuit board assemblies.
• Designing and documenting electrical and electronic products—including assembly drawings and schematics—and overseeing the layout of panels and harnesses.
• Participate in design reviews for electrical or electronic products.
• Verify and approve electrical and electronic products in accordance with documentation or industry standards (if technically qualified to do so).
• Verify and approve documentation for electrical and electronic products (if technically qualified to do so).
• Provide support for legacy products.
• Define the necessary tests (routine and qualification) with the test engineer/designer.
• Validate test equipment built in collaboration with the test engineer/designer and the electronics technician.
• Provide support to our manufacturing sites and suppliers, either remotely from Montreal or on-site.
• Select test facilities and submit requests.
• Create purchase orders for parts manufactured by suppliers or to obtain parts for in-house manufacturing.
• Ensure that all equipment required for testing has been calibrated.
• Perform tests with or without the test engineer/designer.
• Write test reports.
• Perform failure analyses, including reporting and presenting findings to the client.
• Deliver technical presentations to clients.
• Provide support for supplier selection and qualification, as well as for the bidding and advanced development team.
• Organize and maintain the electronics laboratory workspace.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, medical and dental coverage, and a retirement plan. Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $72500-96000 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.