Hardware Designer - Technical Specialist

Aversan Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aversan Inc. is seeking a Hardware Designer – Technical Specialist who will develop advanced designs for train control systems. The candidate will utilize CAD tools and lead design teams while ensuring quality and efficiency. Strong qualifications in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience are required, with a focus on system design in a hands-on environment.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of relevant experience in system or hardware design.
• Proficient with CAD tools and Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and document hardware/application solutions using CAD tools.
• Lead small teams and manage task schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Documentation

Education

Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microstation

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

SAP

ClearQuest

Job description

Hardware Designer – Technical Specialist

Aversan Inc.(www.aversan.com) is a trusted multi-service engineering and electronics manufacturing company. Aversan delivers leading-edge and reliable safety-critical electronics and software systems to the aerospace, defence, and space industries.

We are currently seeking a qualified Hardware Designer – Technical Specialist. The role involves developing advanced hardware and application designs for train control and communication systems, leveraging expertise in signaling technologies and CAD tools to deliver efficient, high-quality engineering solutions.

Location: Toronto, ON
Job Type: Hybrid (2 days on-site)

Responsibilities

• Design and document hardware/application solutions using CAD tools (Microstation, AutoCAD).
• Interpret and write technical requirements and specifications.
• Solve design challenges using logical reasoning and engineering best practices.
• Reuse and adapt existing designs where possible to maximize efficiency.
• Lead small teams (1–5 designers) as needed and manage task schedules and budgets.
• Review deliverables to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
• Collaborate across teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to process improvements.

Basic Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in system or hardware design.
• Proficient with CAD tools (Microstation, AutoCAD) and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with SAP, ClearQuest, BoMs, and configuration management.
• Familiarity with SelTrac systems and QMS processes is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.