About the role
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)
Technical Safety is responsible for the safety of the products and project solutions developed and deployed by Hitachi Rail. This involves ensuring compliance with safety principles, industry-specific standards, and best practices for the development of safety-critical systems. Technical Safety is comprised of the following four departments: Safety Engineering, Reliability Availability and Maintainability (RAM) Engineering, Independent Validation, and Safety Assurance. The Safety Specialist is responsible for the execution of Safety Engineering activities in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards, and best practices.
Key Accountabilities:
- Ensure that the Safety Engineering activities are executed following the company’s process, industry standards, and best practices.
- Perform hazard identification analyses (PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA), safety analyses (FFMEA, FMECA, FSA), and hazard management under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Safety Architect (CSA) and/or RAMS Manager.
- Define safety requirements and evaluate design compliance with these requirements and associated safety principles.
- Work as part of an integrated project team, promoting the company’s safety policy and best practices within the project.
- Report directly to the Manager, RAMS Engineering, and liaise with the Chief Safety Architect.
Key Requirements:
- B.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Basic understanding of systems engineering, software engineering, and functional safety.
- Basic knowledge of system safety lifecycle, safety design concepts, and risk analysis.
- Strong technical writing skills and excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral.
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of railway signaling systems, train control systems, fixed and moving block signaling principles, and relay-based or computer-based interlocking design.
- Membership in the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) or Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE).
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at
https://www.hitachirail.com/careers
.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
.
#LI-SV1
About Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail is committed to driving a sustainable mobility transition and helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy more connected, seamless and sustainable transport. Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to operators around the world with expertise across every part of the rail ecosystems – from manufacture and maintenance of rolling stock to digital signalling and smart operational systems. In FY23, the company had revenues of €7bn with 24,000 employees across over 50 countries, and it invests in its diverse and talented teams. Drawing on the wider Hitachi group companies, Hitachi Rail furthers the development of digital innovation and new technologies to help pioneer resilient and sustainable solutions.
About the role
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)
Technical Safety is responsible for the safety of the products and project solutions developed and deployed by Hitachi Rail. This involves ensuring compliance with safety principles, industry-specific standards, and best practices for the development of safety-critical systems. Technical Safety is comprised of the following four departments: Safety Engineering, Reliability Availability and Maintainability (RAM) Engineering, Independent Validation, and Safety Assurance. The Safety Specialist is responsible for the execution of Safety Engineering activities in accordance with the company’s process, applicable industry standards, and best practices.
Key Accountabilities:
- Ensure that the Safety Engineering activities are executed following the company’s process, industry standards, and best practices.
- Perform hazard identification analyses (PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA), safety analyses (FFMEA, FMECA, FSA), and hazard management under the supervision and guidance of the Chief Safety Architect (CSA) and/or RAMS Manager.
- Define safety requirements and evaluate design compliance with these requirements and associated safety principles.
- Work as part of an integrated project team, promoting the company’s safety policy and best practices within the project.
- Report directly to the Manager, RAMS Engineering, and liaise with the Chief Safety Architect.
Key Requirements:
- B.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Basic understanding of systems engineering, software engineering, and functional safety.
- Basic knowledge of system safety lifecycle, safety design concepts, and risk analysis.
- Strong technical writing skills and excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral.
Preferred Qualifications:
- M.Sc. in Electronics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Knowledge of railway signaling systems, train control systems, fixed and moving block signaling principles, and relay-based or computer-based interlocking design.
- Membership in the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) or Institution of Railway Signal Engineers (IRSE).
Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at
https://www.hitachirail.com/careers
.
At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We would be delighted if you would be one of our followers at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/hitachirail
.
#LI-SV1
About Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail is committed to driving a sustainable mobility transition and helping every passenger, customer and community enjoy more connected, seamless and sustainable transport. Hitachi Rail is a trusted partner to operators around the world with expertise across every part of the rail ecosystems – from manufacture and maintenance of rolling stock to digital signalling and smart operational systems. In FY23, the company had revenues of €7bn with 24,000 employees across over 50 countries, and it invests in its diverse and talented teams. Drawing on the wider Hitachi group companies, Hitachi Rail furthers the development of digital innovation and new technologies to help pioneer resilient and sustainable solutions.