Job Title: Senior Hardware Application Design
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
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
Solid 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

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📌 Senior Hardware Application Design (Ontario)
🏢 WilsonHCG
📍 Ontario