Industrial Test Manager

ALSTOM Gruppe; Eastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking a full-time Industrial Test Manager in Kingston, ON. You'll manage test means for products and ensure compliance with industrial standards throughout production. Responsibilities include defining test procedures, leading a team, and optimizing testing strategies while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and extensive testing experience in complex systems. We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive social coverage

Flexible working environment

Investment in personal development

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of testing experience in signalling or electrical integration is required.
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and integration tests.
• Strong understanding of schematics and testing principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and deploy Industrial test roadmap and strategies.
• Manage industrial test means from prototype to maintenance phases.
• Lead and develop a team of Industrial Test Engineers and Technicians.

Skills

Testing principles

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Mechatronics

Tools

SAP

In-Circuit testing tools

Functional test bench

Job description

Location: Kingston, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

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.

Could you be the full-time Industrial Test Manager in Kingston, ON we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your testing and technical expertise in a cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and forward‑thinking team of professionals.

Manage industrial test means of products and projects from prototype, serial to maintenance phases. Ensure industrial test data, sequence and tools are always available for production all along the product and project life cycle.

You’ll play a critical role in developing and leading the Industrial Testing function for the manufacturing of signalling and network bungalows. Ensure that every bungalow passes Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), meets industrial quality standards, and is ready for handover to Test & Commissioning (T&C). Establish test processes, supervise the test team, and ensure robust test governance.

Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Industrial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Installation and EHS).

Key accountabilities

• Define and deploy Industrial test roadmap including tools obsolescence
• Deploy Signalling Design For Testing (DFT) rules and test industrial standard processes (for products and projects)
• Define and maintain the FAT strategy for bungalows, approve final FAT results and authorize release of bungalows
• Own the design and continuous improvement of test procedures
• Define pass/fail criteria with Engineering and Quality
• Ensure all factory tests are executed correctly including Power‑on tests, Wiring continuity, Insulation resistance, Subsystem integration checks, Panel/rack verification, I/O and interface checks
• Ensure NCRs are raised, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner
• Plan testing workloads in alignment with the master production schedule
• Develop and foster industrial standard test platform
• Optimize the industrial test chain / strategy on products to increase QCD manufacturing productivity
• Define test equipment needs (e.g., power analyzers, network testers, SCADA simulators)
• Ensure availability of test benches, tools, simulators, and equipment following production and test plan
• Manage procurement, calibration, and maintenance of testing tools
• Ensure EHS compliance during all test activities
• Work closely with Industrialisation team to integrate testing requirements into WIs and routing
• Interface with Engineering to clarify schematics, wiring diagrams, and configuration needs
• Interface with T&C for handover documentation and technical continuity
• Develop and maintain industrial test means for product & project with EHS mind‑set
• Manage industrial test means per product during all life cycle and optimise their maintenance cost
• Ensure application of Signalling Skill standards (tools, processes, specification)
• Lead and develop a team of Industrial Test Engineers, Test Technicians and develop team competencies
• Manage budget and CAPEX dedicated to industrial test tools

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Mechatronics is mandatory
• 8‑10+ years of testing experience in signalling, electrical integration, automation, or related complex systems
• Experience with FAT, integration tests, or electrical testing
• Strong understanding of schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing principles
• Experience managing technical teams
• Strong experience in test principles and methods including strategy, testability, test coverage, test tool capacity, test validation
• Prior Experience in test tools and means (In‑Circuit, Flying Probe, functional test bench, AOI, calibration tool programming language, test sequence language)
• Prior Experience in test bench structure and principle
• Prior Experience in technical and QCD quotation of testing means
• Railway signalling experience preferred
• Knowledge of product/system technical requirements and project management practices
• Local EHS regulation understanding and awareness
• Experience working with SAP or similar systems
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life‑long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new standards for rail signalling and material management
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative, high‑impact projects
• Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning programmes
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.