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Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)We are looking for an Integration, Testing and Validation (ITV) Technical Specialist to join our team in Toronto!
The successful candidate will code, debug, write automated test scripts and/or software for testing software code and platform used for ITV activities. They will perform integration and testing in-house in accordance with established plans and procedures. You will also develop software tools features, analyze and evaluate designs to verify compliance with System and Software technical requirements.
Lastly, you will prepare problem reports describing integration and test failures and defects.
Key Responsibilities
Understands the customer’s needs and prepares the ITV strategy meant to satisfy these needs
Coordinates the analysis of system, subsystem and software requirements and the definition of the applicable test objectives
Plans and coordinates integration activities in-house and at project sites to mitigate the key project acceptance and commissioning risks
Supervises the integration and test activities both in-plant and in the field ensuring application of standards, best practices/procedures and measuring the work quality
Investigates integration anomalies through review of data files, design documentation and through interaction with the development teams
Coordinates the project verification and validation work, including the preparation of the test plans
Provides expert analysis and recommendations to resolve system integration and commissioning problems and risks
Provides expert advice and recommendations to increase the efficiency of the ITV work both in plant and at project sites
Directs and reviews the work performed by the ITV team members
Trains and develops the skills of the ITV team
Prepares Test Automation strategy, updates the library of test scripts
Optimizes in-house testing vs field testing, coordinates the development of the operational and stress / bust-it tests
Communicates with the Customer on test and verification related topics
Coordinates the preparation of system and subsystem requirements verification matrices
Performs independent review of the test results
Coordinates the execution of formal tests within the laboratory
Prepares integration and test reports which record the pass/ fail status of planned tests and identify problems detected during the tests
Prepares trip reports upon completion of field assignments
Develops expert product knowledge through active participation in formal and on the job training, as well as self-study
Assists in the development of ITV schedules and the associated progress reporting
Coordinates the development of ITV processes and tools
Ensures that the ITV team adheres to company’s processes
Required Skills and Experience
B.A.Sc. Electrical, Computer,
8+ years of experience
Systems, validation and verification experience for real time and/or safety critical system. Organizational ability
Communication skills. Must be fluent in English language.
Interpersonal skills Education
CBTC or domain knowledge in Rail Signaling
Systems Engineering or equivalent
Preferred Skills and Experience
CENELEC certification
Software testing, scripting and test automation experience preferred
Software development experience in programming languages used in the area of control such as Python, C/C++, C#, Java, etc.
Experience with Visual Studio
Experience with Linux and Bash scripting
Experience with JIRA
Experience with GIT/ BitBucket
Experience with Artifactory
Experience with Jenkins / Continuous Integration
Compensation Range: $ 117,000- $150,000
The Company provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
Retirement Savings Plan with a company contribution and a match, and without vesting period
Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation, Holiday closure, personal emergency leave days and sick days
Maternity/Parental/Adoption top up pay
Annual Incentive plan
Company provided Life Insurance, STD and Employee Assistance Plan
This posting relates to an existing vacancy.
Artificial intelligence may be used in the screening or assessment process for this role.
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers.
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