Vehicle engineer, automotive engineering
Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)’s Vehicle Programs Department based in Toronto, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Vehicle engineer, automotive engineering. Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)’s Vehicle Programs Department manages the acquisition, maintenance, and modernization of the TTC’s fleet, including buses, streetcars, and subways. It provides safe, efficient, and up-to-date vehicles for public transportation. It ensures reliable and sustainable transit services in Toronto. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
Department: Vehicle Programs
Division: Automotive Engineering
Position: Vehicle engineer, automotive engineering
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $91618.80 – $114532.60 yearly
Employment Type: Regular
Pay Scale Group: 9SA
Location:Â 1900 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4S 1Z1, Canada
Shift: 35 Hours/Week
Off Days: Saturday and Sunday (Day)
Requisition ID: 9727
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of University Degree, in a Systems, Mechanical, Electrical or Electronics Engineering or Engineering Technology
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should apply analytical skills, communicate in a variety of mediums and demonstrate knowledge of the industry and sector
- The candidates should provide specialized consultation and instruct individuals and groups and experience with data analytics and modeling principles
- The candidates should be registered as a Professional Engineer in the Province of Ontario, and be eligible to obtain P.Eng Designation
- The candidates should have an O.A.C.E.T.T. certification as a Certified Engineering Technician or Technologist; certification with the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and/or valid Truck & Coach Technician Certification (310-T) or a valid Automotive Service Technician Certification (310-S)
- The candidates should demonstrate sound knowledge of automotive engineering design principles and maintenance practices utilized in modern vehicles and transit fleets
- The candidates should have detailed knowledge in conventional and electric propulsion systems, electric vehicle charging systems, electrical, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems used in engines, transmissions, steering, suspension and brake systems, all automotive fluids, fuel and cooling systems, air conditioning systems, door systems, communication systems such as CANbus, J1939 as well as installed accessory systems such as destination signage, surveillance cameras, stop announcement systems, passenger counting systems, communication systems, GPS systems and wireless data transfer systems
- The candidates should have knowledge of the concepts and practices of vehicle testing programs and procedures, with comprehensive knowledge of the latest data acquisition equipment, data loggers, signal transducers and common sensory equipment including accelerometers, pressure sensors, strain gauges, microphones, thermocouples and diagnostic equipment
- The candidates should have experience with data processing and analytics for vehicle and fleet performance using software for bulk data handling and be willing to learn programming languages
- The candidates should have experience with programming in Python or other data processing tools
- The candidates should have a valid non-probationary class G license, as they will be required to use their own automobile to travel to various work locations away from the home work location, or to attend meetings with suppliers
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to report to the Senior Engineer, Systems, and be responsible for performing and providing technical support to those involved in the procurement, performance testing, inspection, diagnosis, maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification, and operation of all operating systems associated with the TTC’s transit and non-revenue rubber-tired vehicle fleets
- The candidates should be able to diagnose, correct, and eliminate non-routine complex failures on a variety of electrical, high voltage batteries, electronic, multiplex, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural systems and components and charging systems on transit vehicles
- The candidates should be able to monitor equipment and system reliability, detecting and quantifying failure trends and unusual patterns in component life expectancy and assessing their impact on materials consumption and availability and maintenance employee workload, investigating and understanding root causes and initiating corrective actions and improvements that increase performance and reduce operating costs
- The candidates should be able to advise garage management on the significance and severity of vehicle defects and the resultant vehicle suitability for service
- The candidates should be able to maintain control over the revision levels of installed firmware on electronically controlled systems and associated diagnostic software by monitoring OEM and supplier updates, reviewing their need and applicability, assessing interoperability and interference issues, and making appropriate arrangements for installation and update through controlled, documented processes and then teaching and advising others what they need to know
- The candidates should be able to prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the performance testing, inspection, and repair of the rubber-tired fleets, training on them as required, and conducting quality audits to ensure the SOPs are being followed and performance goals satisfied
- The candidates should be able to supervise the commissioning tests of rebuilt vehicles and components
- The candidates should be able to determine the need for new testing equipment, special tooling, training modules, and training or familiarization programs, overseeing pre-delivery inspections
- The candidates should be able to provide direction and technical supervision to employees with respect to the diagnosis and repair of all bus systems in a safe, efficient, and effective manner, particularly with respect to potentially dangerous systems such as high voltage hybrid electrical and battery electric propulsion systems, high-pressure systems, and those involving complex or delicate repairs
Benefits:
- The candidates will get health, dental, vision and a member of the TTC defined pension plan
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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