Manager, Data Communication Systems (DCS)
Hitachi Rail
Lead design and management of Data Communication Systems for railway projects
14 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hybrid
Company Size
38,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Rolling Stock Manufacturing
Rolling Stock Maintenance
Digital Signalling & Train Control
Ticketing & Payment Systems
Operations & Maintenance (O&M)
Turnkey Railway Solutions
Smart Mobility / Digital Asset Management
Sector Specialisms
Rolling Stock
Signalling
Turnkey Solutions
Operation
Service
Maintenance
High-Speed Rolling Stock
Express Trains
Role
What you would be doing
technical advice
system design
test requirements
change control
resource planning
budget management
- Provide technical advice to the Director, Systems Engineering, on all technical matters and management issues related to the Data Communication Systems design department.
- Represent Hitachi Rail at technical committees, as required.
- Provide assistance and guidance to the DCS Design Specialists regarding their responsibilities and design decisions.
- Responsible for preparing resource plans and the budget for the DCS Design Group, ensuring that company objectives are met within budget.
- Manage the hiring, promotion, compensation, and performance of DCS design staff within the approved budget.
- Support the development of a robust, reliable, and secure Data Communication Systems product.
- Develop and train resources to ensure adequate and qualified staff are available to perform and lead the design/requirements development for projects/products, including acceptance requirements.
- Manage frequent, unexpected technical problems promptly.
- Ensure effective test requirements are developed.
- Set systems design direction for DCS projects and products.
- Participate in the decision-making process, formulating strategy for technical issues as related to the Systems Engineering Department.
- Prepare estimates for development efforts, technical designs, and schedules related to Systems Department tasks and proposals.
- Ensure design activities follow the established structured Systems Design process.
- Manage project-related technical issues to ensure specification compliance.
- Provide technical marketing support and review of technical specifications. Assist marketing in the preparation of technical proposals and budgets related to marketing proposals.
- Ensure that processes for Systems Design and Requirement Management are followed.
- Approve technical designs, including hardware and software configurations, to ensure compliance with contract specifications.
- Ensure compliance with customer specifications/requirements in all technical designs, and minimize risks while maximizing benefits for product development.
- Approve estimates for project activities and manage the DCS Design Group to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
- Keep current with technical developments in the Data Communication Systems and railway signaling field, both within and outside of the company.
- Represent the department on the Change Control Committee, reviewing change proposals and approving ECNs on behalf of the department.
What you bring
10+ years
control systems
data communication
b.sc.
electrical eng
railway rules
- 10+ years of technical/project experience in critical control systems and data communication systems.
- B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
- Detailed knowledge of Railway Operating Rules and practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good technical writing skills.
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Company
Overview
- Wa (Harmony): We need to show respect to our colleagues, our suppliers, our clients and our stakeholders. We show respect to earn respect.
- Makoto (Sincerity): We should act with integrity in all we say and do, … we maintain fairness in all our dealings; our reputation is founded on how we go about our business.
- Kaitakusha – Seishin (Pioneering Spirit): We lead with ambition, seeking new challenges; we are not afraid to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of our business.
100% Emission
Scope 1 & 2 by 2030
Target to achieve complete elimination of operational greenhouse gas emissions.
40% Reduction
Scope 3 by 2030
Aims to reduce emissions across the entire value chain, including supply chain and product use.
12% Decrease
Scope 1 & 2 in FY22
Achieved a significant drop in operational emissions in the fiscal year 2022.
90% Lower
CO₂ in HS2 Fleet
Accredited with PAS 2080, demonstrating a major improvement in fleet efficiency.
- Carbon neutrality across business sites by 2030
- Carbon neutrality across entire value chain by 2050
- Net-zero across value chain by 2050 and net-zero operations by 2030
October 2023
DEI Global Committee Launched
The company established a global committee to oversee diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Membership Doubled
Employee Resource Group Growth
Employee Resource Group membership has grown significantly following leadership inclusion interventions.
78%
EDI Score
The company achieved a score of 78% on its EDI metrics following targeted wellbeing and inclusion initiatives.
- Gender-focused efforts: working to achieve a better gender balance
- UK/Ireland, Italy, Japan regional DEI programmes underway
- Defined focus areas include: Gender; Nationality, Ethnicity and Cultural Background; Multi‑Generations; LGBTQIA+; Disability and Neurodiversity
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