Lab Support Analyst, Intermediate
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About the Role
Hitachi Rail is seeking a Lab Support Analyst to support simulator systems and lab environments through configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation. You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure systems meet project requirements.
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Responsibilities
- Read and interpret system diagrams, assembly drawings, wiring lists, schematics, and functional block diagrams
- Troubleshoot and resolve routine simulator issues to reduce downtime
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair basic simulator hardware issues
- Install OS (Windows/Linux/Virtual Machine) on PCs/servers, drivers, and configure basic network switches and routers
- Participate in testing of in house simulator systems and perform hardware FAT as per procedures
- Support configuration control of lab hardware and software
- Calibrate test and measurement devices as per calibration intervals
- Participate in simulator validation on a yearly basis
- Maintain a clean and organized lab operation
Requirements
- College diploma or bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering
- Minimum 1+ years of hands on (electronics) experience in industries such as ground transportation, aviation, automotive, hydro, or similar
- Understanding of electronic circuits and hardware connection diagrams
- Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, protocol analyzers, and spectrum analyzers
- Basic knowledge of networks and network troubleshooting
- Knowledge of serial communications (RS232, RS422, RS485) and TCP/IP
- OS installation knowledge in Windows, Linux, and virtual environments
- Ability to troubleshoot basic network issues
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Job Description
- Hitachi Rail is seeking a Lab Support Analyst to support simulator systems and lab environments through configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and documentation.
- This role reports to the Manager, Lab Support and collaborates with engineering and design teams to ensure systems meet project requirements and timelines.
Key Responsibilities Technical
- Reads and interprets system diagrams, assembly drawings, wiring lists, schematics, and functional block diagrams to aid in configuration and troubleshooting.
- Works to acquire a thorough understanding of equipment error codes.
- Troubleshoots and resolves routine simulator issues in a quick manner to reduce simulator downtime.
- Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs basic simulator hardware issues.
- Communicates and coordinates help from other senior team members to resolve simulator issues quickly.
- Installs OS (Windows/Linux based/Virtual Machine) on PCs/servers, drivers, and configures basic network switches and routers; troubleshoots and resolves basic network issues.
- Reviews simulator requirements and provides feedback to Simulator Hardware Design team.
- Participates in testing of in house simulator systems and performs hardware FAT as per procedures.
- Works closely with other Lab Support team members to review and recommend hardware design changes/updates.
- Implements designs in accordance with good design practices and applicable workmanship standards.
- Generates purchase requisitions to support maintenance and repair of simulator/tool systems.
- Supports configuration control of lab hardware and software.
Key Responsibilities Communication and Other
- Has the ability to present the department's position and effectively represent its interests.
- Good interpersonal skills to deal confidently, courteously, and correctly with people at any level.
- Ensures assigned projects proceed according to schedule, within budget, and in accordance with all requirements.
- Plans and carries out all assigned work efficiently, with minimal supervision.
- Ensures application of standards, practices/procedures, quality assurance, and adherence to budgets.
- Complies with Work Instructions and QMS requirements.
- Complies with company project management and financial control principles.
Required Skills & Experience
- College diploma or bachelor's degree in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 1+ years of hands on (electronics) experience in industries such as ground transportation, aviation, automotive, hydro, or similar.
- Understanding of electronic circuits and hardware connection diagrams.
- Experience using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, protocol analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.
- Basic knowledge of networks and network troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of serial communications (RS232, RS422, RS485) and TCP/IP.
- OS installation knowledge in Windows, Linux, and virtual environments.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic network issues.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base Salary Range: CAD 80,000 90,000.
- Health, Dental and Vision plans 100% of premiums are company paid.
- Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
- Company paid holidays 3 weeks of vacation.
- Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD.
- Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities.
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