Design Engineer - Electrical

Job description

Established in 1972, Thales Canada is a leading electronic solutions provider for the Transportation, Defence & Security, and Aerospace sectors. Thales Canada employs staff across main sites located in Montreal, Quebec City, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver.

Job Purpose:

Electrical and electronic System Integration and Design of communications and navigation systems through the creation of block diagrams, schematics, assemblies, etc.

Main Responsibilities:

· Design and Draft electrical assemblies using CAD tools;
· Ensure drawings are produced in accordance with applicable drafting codes and standards;
· Translate engineering sketches and mark-ups into properly documented drawings;
· Draft Electrical block diagrams, schematics, cable assemblies, etc, to be compliant with task technical requirements;
· Select and supervise subcontractors for the manufacture of electrical assemblies;
· Issue RFP's and review responses for compliance to technical requirements;
· Create Technical Product Specifications to describe selected systems;
· Oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of electrical/electronic systems;
· Work with manufacturing partners to introduce designs into production and solve related manufacturing issues;
· Diagnose problems with existing designs, propose and test design modifications;
· Assist the Lead Engineer and/or Project Manager during design reviews;
· Maintain currency of Electrical/Electronic design best practices, methodologies, initiatives;
· Demonstrated experience using a PLM tool during the design and Change Management process is desired;
· Familiarity with International Electro technical Commission (IEC) design standards applicable to marine applications would be an asset;
· Assist with technical proposals as required.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

· Electrical Engineering Degree from an accredited Canadian University (or equivalent with experience)
· Relatable experience to the responsibilities listed above
· CET or P.Eng. (desirable)
· Considerable experience in electrical design and drawing creation;

If this opportunity interests you, please visit www.thalesgroup.com/careers/ and apply using our online application tool. Thales thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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