Special Tools & Bench Test Equipment Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Quebec; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Saint-Bruno, QC, Canada, invites applications for a Special Tools & Bench Test Equipment Engineer. You will handle tool and diagnostic equipment from design to delivery, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and timely submissions.

The role requires a mechanical engineering degree, Catia V5 drawing capability, 5–10 years of relevant experience, and fluency in French and English. Railway knowledge is a plus and leadership is valued.

Qualifications

• Autonomous and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven leadership capabilities in engineering projects.
• Bilingual French/English required; third language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the Customer technical specification to extract tool and diagnostic equipment requirements.
• Evaluate the Suppliers' technical proposals.
• Analyze technical packages from Suppliers and approve technical documents (drawings and descriptions).
• Participate in design reviews with Suppliers and Customer.
• Follow up on equipment delivery and installation/commissioning at Customer sites.
• Approve test procedures to validate equipment; attend qualification tests at Suppliers.
• Design of Maintenance Diagnostic Equipment.
• Undertake other relevant duties related to its functions.

Skills

Autonomy

Leadership

French proficiency

English proficiency

Railway domain knowledge

Test methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical Engineering

Mechanical techniques (college asset)

Tools

Catia V5

Job description

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Date: 2 Oct 2026

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.

Join us as Special Tools & Bench Test Equipment Engineer, and you’ll be looking at a career-defining role based in St-Bruno (QC), CA.

From general instructions, you will be responsible for the follow-up of all Customer deliverables related to special maintenance tools and diagnostic equipment of a project, from design to delivery. You must make sure that all deliverables are submitted on time and meet the Customer requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyze the Customer technical specification to extract the specific special tools and diagnostic equipment requirements;
• Evaluate the Suppliers technical proposals;
• Analyze technical packages submitted from the Suppliers and approves technical documents such as drawings et technical descriptions;
• Participate to the design reviews with the Suppliers and Customer;
• Follow up on the delivery of the equipment;
• Attend the equipment installation and commissioning at the Customer Plans and follows up technical activities;
• Approve the test procedures to validate the design of the equipment under your responsibility;
• Attend the qualification tests of this equipment at Suppliers;
• Design of Maintenance Diagnostic Equipment
• Undertake any other relevant duties related to its functions

As our ideal candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical Engineering
• Any completion of a mechanical technique at college would be an asset;
• Be able to design and create drawing of maintenance tools using Catia V5
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience
• If you have knowledge in the railway field would be an asset;
• You will have knowledge in testing electromechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment;
• Be autonomous and demonstrate leadership skills

Proficiency in French and English is required.Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers.In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.

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.