Mechanical System Engineer

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in St‑Bruno, QC, Canada, is seeking a Mechanical System Engineer for Train Design to translate customer needs into integrated engineering solutions across the project lifecycle. You will support design, integration, and verification for railway systems, liaising with suppliers and other engineering disciplines to ensure on‑time, within‑budget delivery.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, 10+ years of lifecycle experience, and bilingual French/English

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of practical experience in system lifecycle activities.
• Experience designing and integrating railway or similar transportation systems.
• Proficiency in system failure analysis, troubleshooting, and solution integration.
• Experience with Rational DOORS (asset).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (asset).
• Willingness to travel occasionally within and outside Canada.
• Bilingual in French and English; knowledge of another language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions across all project lifecycle stages.
• Provide technical input for design, integration, and support to ensure timely, budget‑conscious project completion while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Analyze technical issues and collaborate with suppliers to develop and integrate solutions swiftly.
• Perform system failure analysis, troubleshooting, and develop integrated solutions in coordination with other engineering disciplines and suppliers.
• Analyze, clarify, and align system requirements with other disciplines and suppliers to create a unified technical view.
• Prepare operational and train‑wide system concepts derived from captured requirements.
• Support creation and management of train‑level technical documentation.
• Review system ICDs, identify communication issues, and coordinate with interfacing systems.
• Review verification and validation plans to ensure requirement adherence.
• Prepare, review, and support verification and validation activities (e.g., test procedures, test conduct support, FAI witnessing, train homologation support).
• Support system configuration management and documentation.
• Assist in transition to production.

Skills

System lifecycle activities

Travel willingness

French-English bilingual

Education

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Rational DOORS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical System Engineer – Train Design

Alstom is a global leader in mobility, creating transport solutions such as high-speed trains, metros, and digital mobility platforms. We seek a Mechanical System Engineer to join our Train Design department in St‑Bruno, QC, Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate customer requirements into engineering solutions across all project lifecycle stages.
• Provide technical input for design, integration, and support to ensure timely, budget‑conscious project completion while maintaining customer satisfaction.
• Analyze technical issues and collaborate with suppliers to develop and integrate solutions swiftly.
• Perform system failure analysis, troubleshooting, and develop integrated solutions in coordination with other engineering disciplines and suppliers.
• Analyze, clarify, and align system requirements with other disciplines and suppliers to create a unified technical view.
• Prepare operational and train‑wide system concepts derived from captured requirements.
• Support creation and management of train‑level technical documentation.
• Review system ICDs, identify communication issues, and coordinate with interfacing systems.
• Review verification and validation plans to ensure requirement adherence.
• Prepare, review, and support verification and validation activities (e.g., test procedures, test conduct support, FAI witnessing, train homologation support).
• Support system configuration management and documentation.
• Assist in transition to production.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of practical experience in system lifecycle activities.
• Experience designing and integrating railway or similar transportation systems.
• Proficiency in system failure analysis, troubleshooting, and solution integration.
• Experience with Rational DOORS (asset).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec (asset).
• Willingness to travel occasionally within and outside Canada.
• Bilingual in French and English; knowledge of another language is an asset.

Location

St‑Bruno, Quebec, Canada

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