09 Jan
Morson Talent (Canada & USA)
North York
Location: North York, ON – Hybrid ~2 days a week on-site
Contract Duration: 12 months with a possibility of extension
Pay Rate: $40-64/hour
Job Title: Hardware Designer – Technical SpecialistJob Description:To produce application designs and equipment designs that meet requirements utilizing processes based on established engineering principles. Involved with complex and difficult designs. Key Responsibilities:Technical Skills
- Demonstrating a high degree of initiative, and resourcefulness in solving problems.
- 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
- Maximizing use of existing design.
- In possession or previously possessed CMS Designer or Principles LicenseManagement 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 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.
- Knowledge of 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 related work experience
- Computer literate with knowledge of CAD tools (Microstation, AutoCad), Bills of Materials, (SAP), Configuration Management, (Clearquest), and Microsoft Office suite.
- Good interpersonal and technical writing skill
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