Mechanical System Engineer

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Are you ready to take the next step of your career at Alstom?
Join us as a Mechanical System Engineer in the Train Design department, and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in St-Bruno (QC), Canada.

You will:

• Translate customer requirements/needs into appropriate solutions by providing system engineering expertise across all stages of the project’s lifecycle as an instrumental part of multi-disciplinary teams;


• Provide technical input, including design and system integration and support, in order to facilitate the completion of projects within time and budget and maintain customer satisfaction;


• Analyze technical issues and work closely with suppliers to develop and integrate solutions/changes in a timely manner.

Your responsibilities will include:

• System failures analysis, troubleshooting and solution development and integration in coordination with other engineering disciplines and suppliers;


• System requirement analysis, clarification, interpretation and alignment with other engineering disciplines and suppliers to establish a common technical view;


• Prepare operational and train-wide system concepts based on the captured system and derived requirements;


• Support relevant train-level technical documentation;


• Review system ICDs and align communication issues with other interfacing systems;


• Review relevant verification and validation plans to ensure requirements adherence;


• Prepare/review/support system relevant verification and validation activities (e.g. test procedures preparation, test conduct support, FAI witnessing, train homologation support, etc.);


• Support managing and documentation of system configurations;


• Support transition into production.

As our ideal candidate you have:

• A BSc/MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related subject;


• 5+ years minimum practical experience with system life-cycle activities;


• Experience/expertise in the design and integration of railway systems, or similar transportation domain


• Experience in system failures analysis, troubleshooting and solution integration;


• Knowledge of Rational DOORS, an asset


• Knowledge of Office suite softwares


• Member OIQ, an asset


• Occasional travels in Canada and outside of Canada


• Bilingual French & English. Knowledge of a language other than French is an asset when dealing with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues and customers. In Quebec, French remains the main working language of our company.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Continue your journey with us!

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.