About Us 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) We are hiring an ITV Specialist, Senior, for our Toronto office. They will participate in System Design to develop requirements that can be practically validated and defines the methods of validation; prepare test plans, procedures and report to validate specified requirements. They will also perform tests in-plant and at project sites in accordance with these test plans and procedures. In addition, the Senior ITV Specialist will plan, estimate, direct and lead Project ITV work. They will write test automation scripts Key Responsibilities* Performs analysis of system, subsystem and software requirements to define validation methods, and test cases

• Plans the ITV Project work, including the preparation of ITV test plans
• Plans and performs integration and test activities in-house and at project sites to mitigate the key project commissioning risks
• Prepares Test Procedures in accordance with ITV test plans
• Performs commissioning tests in plant and at project sites
• Prepares test reports which record the pass, fail status of planned tests and identify problems detected during the tests
• Directs supervises and reviews the work of more junior staff performing ITV work
• Supervises test staff both in-plant and in the field in assignments/tasks, ensuring application of standards, practices/procedures quality assurance, and adherence to budgets
• Trains and develops the skills of more junior staff
• Develops product knowledge through formal and informal training, OJT, and self-study.
• Investigates test anomalies through analysis of data files, design documentation and interaction with development departments
• Prepares problem reports in the defect tracking system describing test failures and defects
• Assists in the development of ITV schedules and budgets and associated progress reporting
• Participates in marketing activity by estimating new project work costs, drafting proposed commissioning and cut over plans and responding to project RFQs.
• Extended travel to field site is required in accordance with company policy
• Form and lead dedicated Project ITV Teams
• Identify test objectives and test cases
• Keep current with company test processes and methods
• Perform traceability analysis
• Perform design reviews
• Plan, organize and supervise testing activities
• Assist in development of ITV processes and tools.
• Assist in project schedule and budget activities

Required Skills and Experience* 5 + years’ experience in testing of embedded real time systems or equivalent software or hardware test experience

• B.A.Sc. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering or equivalent
• Real/time embedded mission critical system test experience
• Knowledge of railway signaling techniques • Knowledge of test methods and procedures
• Competence in technical writing

Preferred Skills and Experience* Company product knowledge (SelTrac)

• Competence in team leadership
• Knowledge of systems to be employed.
• Understanding of the roles of other departments as relating to Verification and Validation/Test

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