Job Description

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A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there's something for everyone to get stuck into. And that's where you come in.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)
The incumbent is accountable for performing the design work correctly, within cost and schedule limits, as defined in approved work packages. The work is typically defined by the Work Package Manager, then reviewed, modified and approved by the Architects and/or Manager. The Network Design Specialist typically works within a team and participates in the definition of what will be designed, how it will perform, and how it will be determined that it is working correctly. They will also contribute to the actual design and deployment of the solution.

Key Accountabilities:Converts customer (internal and/or external) requirements into conceptual designs and prepares associated documentation by performing operational analyses, simulations, and technical trade-off studies evaluating alternative design configurations and functional features. Creates new concepts or modifies existing concepts to fulfill customer requirements. Prepares system, subsystem, and interface requirement specifications by analyzing, decomposing, modeling, and refining customer requirements and typical train control domain requirements. Performs technical/engineering tasks to define system design and subsystem requirements. Analysis and simulations are performed as necessary to identify design feasibility and driving requirements. Documents detailed network designs implementing the requirements. Participates in deployment of the solutions in the lab and the field, including supporting testing and commissioning activities. Participates in technical reviews of component designs, installation designs, vendor selection and qualification, and other related areas. Presents technical designs and reports to engineering/management groups in clear, complete, concise, and non-ambiguous terms. Interfaces and builds strong working relationships with Software, Hardware, and ITV groups to ensure timely analysis and resolution of in-house and field test issues. Prepares and delivers regular status reports for internal stakeholders. Promotes a safety culture where product safety is paramount. Ensures that safety and security are built into the design by early identification and resolution of safety and security-related defects.


Key Requirements:Technical Skills: + Application domain (industrial control networks) knowledge.
+ Knowledge/experience in site deployment and commissioning of networks.
+ Knowledge of network principles and technologies:
- Ethernet/IP-based networking (switching/routing protocols).
- Redundancy and high-availability technologies.
- Network/IT services.
- MPLS and VPN technologies.
- RF networking (802.11, LTE, 4G, 5G, Fluidmesh).
- Cyber-security principles, technologies, and solutions.
Experience: + Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in the development of industrial control networks.
Education: + Degree/diploma in Computer Sciences, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Language: + Mandatory - English



Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge/experience in railway-specific designs and standards (e.g., IEC-61375, EN-50159). Knowledge/experience with Software Defined Network (SDN) solutions (e.g., VMware NSX, Cisco). Knowledge/experience with SD-WAN solutions. Rail signaling knowledge (desirable). Network certifications (from Cisco, Microsoft, etc.).

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