Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date published: 13-May-2026
Job ID: 174061
Description and Requirements
Job Title: Senior Hardware Application Design
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Work Environment: Hybrid / Office Environment
Job Type: Contract (1 year)
Pay Rate: $50-$58 per hour
Travel: Occasional travel to vendor sites, training sessions, conferences, or project locations as required
Overview
Our client, a global leader in the transportation and rail technology industry, is seeking a Hardware Application Design – Intermediate Designer to support the Site Infrastructure Design (SID) Hardware team.
This role focuses on supporting hardware application design drafting, technical documentation, and infrastructure-related engineering activities for complex transportation systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical systems, CAD design tools, and hardware documentation processes, along with the ability to collaborate effectively within a technical engineering environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the development and modification of hardware application designs and technical documentation
- Interpret and document system requirements while selecting appropriate design approaches for hardware applications
- Prepare and maintain hardware CAD drawings for primarily electrical and some mechanical designs
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and quality of all design documentation and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Contribute to resolving hardware-related issues both internally and at project sites
- Support installation activities and field testing to ensure successful technical implementation
- Participate in process improvement initiatives related to hardware applications and design workflows
- Maximize re-use of existing product designs and contribute to development strategies for standardization
- Conduct research and review source documentation to support design activities and technical decisions
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional engineering teams while maintaining professionalism and accountability
- Clearly articulate technical questions and design concerns for review by leadership and engineering teams
- Maintain strong working relationships with team members, stakeholders, vendors, and customers
- Demonstrate professionalism and effective communication in both written and verbal interactions
Qualifications
- Post-secondary Technologist Diploma OR Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- 3–5 years of related work experience in hardware application design or electrical drafting
- Strong understanding of:
- Electrical theory and systems
- Hardware application design
- CAD drafting principles
- Proficiency with:
- MicroStation
- AutoCAD
- SAP (Bills of Materials)
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Configuration Management tools
- ClearQuest or change control systems
- Strong problem-solving and logical reasoning skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within transportation, rail, infrastructure, or industrial engineering environments
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work within project timelines
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy
- Demonstrated professionalism and ability to work effectively with internal teams and customers at all levels
Additional Information
- Hybrid work environment based in Toronto
- Opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure and transportation-related projects
- Collaborative engineering environment with exposure to advanced hardware and infrastructure systems