Bilingual French English Mechanical Engineer

Engineering Search Firm Inc; Laval; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious Quebec-based company is looking for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This innovative firm specializes in the repair and refurbishment of railway rolling stock, and the role involves diagnosing, designing, and testing mechanical systems of locomotives. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with both internal teams and external partners. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of technical solutions in a dynamic and challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• Experience in railway rolling stock or mass rail transit is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose mechanical issues with locomotives and provide expertise.
• Prepare documentation for inspection and rebuild of locomotive systems.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Troubleshooting Skills

Attention to Detail

Analytical Skills

Bilingual (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Member of the OIQ

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is an ambitious Quebec-based company with years of experience. They specialize in the repair, conversion, and refurbishment of all types of railway rolling stock (freight cars and locomotives).

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for diagnosing, designing, testing, and improving the mechanical systems of locomotives. This role plays a key part in troubleshooting, refurbishment, component integration, and the development of technical solutions in collaboration with internal teams and external partners. This position requires strong technical expertise, high attention to detail, and excellent teamwork skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering;
• Member of the OIQ.
• Significant experience in the field of railway rolling stock or mass rail transit.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft; AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ability to read with accuracy diesel engine manuals, locomotive schematics, service bulletins, maintenance instructions and other craft related documentation.
• Ability to read and understand FRA and company rules, specifications and guidelines.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and rigor.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities well.
• Attention to detail, precision, analytical skills, autonomy, and good interpersonal skills.
• Customer-oriented.
• Excellent command of French and English, both oral and written.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise in troubleshooting mechanical issues with locomotives, such as malfunctions in engines, compressors, cooling systems and trucks.
• Identify problematic systems/parts to ascertain performance failures using diagnostic and fault finding techniques.
• Prepare documentation for the inspection, qualification and rebuild of locomotive systems.
• Participate in the design of the integration of locomotive sub-systems and structure.
• Develop schematics, diagrams, layouts, drawings and 3D models component selection.
• Plan tests on locomotives or their subsystems at suppliers' sites.
• Documentation, instrumentation, and test coordination.
• Ensure the integration of required standards into the design and execution of tests.
• Design and test various specific test setups.
• Provide technical expertise and analyze test results.
• Write test reports and make relevant recommendations.
• Ensure the quality of measurement and testing equipment;
• Participate in meetings with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Work collaboratively with other departments and provide technical support
• Provide technical guidance to other team members;
• Guide technicians toward solutions;