TCMS Test technician

ALSTOM Gruppe; Saint-Bruno; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work model

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Alstom in Saint-Bruno, QC, invites a Test Technician to join the TCMS team. You will contribute across the validation cycle, collaborating with design engineers to deliver reliable railway systems.

Requirements include a DEC in industrial electronics or related field, 3–7 years in an electronics lab or testing, and skills in Python, C, LabVIEW, AutoCAD, Ethernet/TCP/IP. This hybrid role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• College diploma (DEC) in industrial electronics technology or related field.
• 3–7 years of hands-on experience in an electronics lab, testing or validation.
• Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and interpret analog/digital signals.
• Basic programming knowledge (Python, C, LabVIEW) and hardware/software interaction.

Responsibilities

• Validate systems across the full validation cycle with high quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure lab and testing results meet requirements.
• Configure, calibrate, and maintain test benches and equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot recurring issues, proposing sustainable fixes.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory processes and safety practices.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Analog signals

Digital signals

Python

C

LabVIEW

Jira

ALM

AutoCAD

MS Office

Ethernet

TCP/IP

Bilingual FR/EN

Education

DEC in industrial electronics

Tools

Jira

ALM

Job description

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Date: 23 Aug 2026

Company: Alstom

As a promoter of sustainable and smart mobility, Alstom positions itself as a global leader in integrated transport systems. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to integrated systems, services, infrastructure, and signaling and digital mobility solutions, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 employees worldwide are paving the way for greener and smarter mobility solutions to connect cities, reduce carbon footprints, and replace cars.

Alstom is experiencing unprecedented growth in Canada. To meet the challenges of tomorrow’s transportation, we are looking for talent ready to combine global expertise with local impact.

Are you passionate about the railway industry and complex systems? The Train Control & Monitoring Systems (TCMS) team is opening its doors to you. TCMS consists of onboard equipment and software components that send and receive data with ground systems via various wireless connections.

As a Test Technician, you will become a key contributor to the technical excellence of our solutions. If you are looking for a role that has a direct impact on the safety and efficiency of tomorrow’s transportation, this challenge is for you.

Your future role

As a Test Technician, you will be involved throughout the entire validation cycle. You will work closely with design engineers to ensure the delivery of systems with absolute quality and reliability.

As a technical pillar of the laboratory, you combine expertise in industrial electronics with an interest in computing, making you an ideal candidate for this role.

Your key responsibilities

• Test infrastructure management: Configure, calibrate, and maintain test benches and specialized laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance


• Documentation management: Read, interpret, and update mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical documentation


• Execution of critical validations: Perform functional tests and validation testing on test benches


• Diagnostics and troubleshooting: Conduct diagnostics to identify recurring failures, then propose and implement sustainable technical fixes


• Operational optimization: Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes and maintain a structured and safe validation environment


• Strict adherence to processes: Follow established processes, methods, and tools related to these activities

About you

Beyond your technical expertise, we are looking for a passionate and committed individual. To thrive in this versatile role and meet our technological challenges, the following qualifications will be essential:

Education: College diploma (DEC) in industrial electronics technology, electrotechnics, computer science, or a related field

Experience: 3 to 7 years of hands-on experience in an electronics lab, testing, or validation

Hardware skills: Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and understanding of analog/digital signals

Software skills: Basic programming knowledge (Python, C, LabVIEW) and strong interest in hardware/software interaction

Networks & tools: Knowledge of communication protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP) and issue-tracking tools (Jira, ALM)

Design & office tools: Basic knowledge of mechanical drawing (AutoCAD) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingualism: 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.

What you will enjoy in this role and working at ALSTOM

• Working daily in an innovative project environment


• Competitive compensation including comprehensive benefits (life, medical, retirement) from day one


• Opportunities to develop new skills and reach your full potential through continuous training


• Career opportunities aligned with your ambitions within the organization

Location: Saint-Bruno (South Shore of Montreal)
Status: Permanent, full-time (40 hours/week)
Work model: Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days remote)

If you are ready to take on the challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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.