Hardware Application Specialist - Burnaby, Canada - Thales

Thales

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Burnaby, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Burnaby, Canada

Thales people architect solutions that support 85 million mainline and suburban passenger journeys, worldwide, every day.

Our Rail Signalling and Communication systems are used on metro lines across major cities, and 72,000 kms of route, 52,000 trains per day in 16 countries are controlled by our Traffic Management Systems.

Together We deployed the first-ever nationwide ticketing system which processes over 50 million ticketing transactions in 100 cities daily.

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
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
Maximizing use of existing design
Possesses Thales CMS Designer or Principles Licence

MANAGEMENT SKILLS:

Manage assigned tasks, schedule and budget
Keeping track of progress on all tasks assigned to the team
When required, lead a small team of designers (1 or 5 Designers)
Ensuring that all tasks proceed according to schedule, within budget, and in accordance with 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 Chorus process is an asset

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Welldeveloped verbal skills to interact effectively and professionally in a variety of forums
Welldeveloped 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

Required Skills and Experience:

Postsecondary Technologist diploma or Electrical or Electronics Engineering degree
Minimum of 12 years 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

Preferred Skills and Experience:

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:

810 years related work experience 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

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