Hardware Tools Engineer Intern

Job description

Wherever safety and Security are Critical, Thales delivers. Together, we innovate with our customers to build smarter solutions. Everywhere.

Established in 1972, Thales is a global technology leader for the Defence & Security, Aerospace and Transport markets. World-class technology, the combined expertise of 62,000 employees and operations in 56 countries have made Thales a key player in keeping the public safe and secure, guarding vital infrastructure and protecting the national security interests of countries around the globe.

Thales in Canada has 1,800 employees in Quebec City, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver working in Defence, Avionics and Transportation markets. Thales in Canada is a 500 million (CAD) a year business, with a range of customers including Canadian and overseas urban rail operators, civil aviation, and defence and security agencies.

Position Title: Hardware Tools Engineer Intern

Duration: 12-16 Months (September start)

Department: Hardware Engineering

Location: Toronto (Don Mills/York Mills)

Job Purpose:

To provide support in the design and integration of various hardware tools used for software development.

This position will allow you to get in touch with the exciting world of urban transit. In this position you will be able to see the processes utilized when developing products in an engineering environment.

Key Job Functions:

· Support the hardware design of simulation systems.
· Create Bills of Materials.
· Participate in the hardware/software integration activities.
· Create Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures.
· Participate in the design review meetings.
· Support the Hardware Product Design Group.

Basic Skill Level Requirements:

The successful candidate should be working towards an Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, or Engineering Physics degree, possess good written and oral communication skills, familiarity with project work environment.

· Knowledge of the electrical component key characteristics (Transistor, Resistor, Capacitor, Zener Diode, Rectifier Diode, Digital Logic, LED, etc).
· Strong knowledge of analog and digital circuits.
· Ability to create test scripts.
· Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Thales is known for its commitment to employees, outlined in its human resources policy: Thales Together . Staffs enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities to develop professionally, and define their career paths.


If this opportunity interests you, please visit


www.thalesgroup.com/careers/ and apply using our e-staffing tool. Thales thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


Thales is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applicants from the four designated groups (women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and aboriginals) to apply for employment.