Reliability Engineer

Socket.dev; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Toronto, ON is hiring a Reliability Engineer to ensure dependability and performance of rail systems. You will lead RAM activities, define strategies, and drive data-driven improvements across projects.

The role requires an advanced degree in engineering and hands-on RAM experience, with strong communication and leadership to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Competitive CAD-based projects and a focus on safety and sustainability are core to this position.

Qualifications

• Advanced university or engineering degree with knowledge in system, electrical, electronics, or electromechanical engineering.
• Hands-on RAM methodologies, concepts and tools with proven reliability engineering experience.
• Structured, organized, and rigorous problem-solving approach with ability to drive activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead RAM assurance activities for projects to meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
• Define RAM strategies, manage budgets and planning, and deliver RAM plans and reports.
• Perform reliability predictions, FMEA, and statistical evaluations to optimize performance.
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance and partners to drive reliability growth.
• Act as RAM reference for teams and customers, ensuring requirements and risks are managed.

Skills

RAM methodologies

Reliability engineering

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Advanced university or engineering degree

Tools

RAM tools

Job description

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

This job posting represents an existing vacancy.

More than a job: a mission

As a Reliability Engineer in Toronto, ON, you will play a vital role in ensuring the dependability and performance of transportation systems that connect communities and keep cities moving. Your work will directly impact the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of rail mobility across the region.

Your role, Your impact

• Lead and coordinate RAM (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability) assurance activities for projects and programs, ensuring solutions meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

• Define RAM strategies, manage budgets and planning, and deliver key documentation such as RAM plans and reports.

• Perform reliability predictions, failure mode analyses, and statistical evaluations to optimize system performance and minimize risks.

• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and external partners to collect data, identify root causes, and drive continuous reliability growth.

• Act as the RAM reference for project teams and customers, ensuring all requirements are met and risks are controlled throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, operations, and design - solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility. As a Reliability Engineer, you will be at the forefront of delivering robust, innovative solutions that keep our transportation systems running safely and efficiently.

What you bring

• Advanced university or engineering degree, with strong knowledge in system, electrical, electronics, or electromechanical engineering.

• Hands‑on experience in RAM methodologies, concepts, and tools, with a proven track record in reliability engineering.

• Structured, organized, and rigorous approach to problem‑solving, with the ability to drive activities performed by others.

• Excellent communication skills, able to present technical reports and collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Leadership skills in building customer value, driving change, developing teams, influencing collaboratively, and delivering results.

How success is measured

• Achievement of design‑for‑RAM recommendations and performance targets for projects and systems.

• Consistent delivery on QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) commitments and on‑time milestones.

• Compliance with RAM processes, KPIs, and continuous improvement through inspections and reviews.

Alstom, a great place to grow

• Join a global community dedicated to solving real‑world mobility challenges and making a sustainable local impact.

• Benefit from a culture that values passion, innovation, and continuous learning for personal and professional growth.

• Experience the satisfaction of contributing to projects that connect cities and improve daily life for millions.

Compensation

The expected compensation for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role

Interview Process & Candidate Communication

Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at [e-mail] while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.

Here, progress isn't always easy - the scale is massive, the tasks are complex - but the impact is real.Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects - that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.