Test Technician

Date: 24 Apr 2026

Location: Kingston, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

Could you be the full‑time Test Technician in Kingston, ON we’re looking for?

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive testing expertise in a new cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, innovative, and collaborative teammates.

Your main mission is to execute test and commissioning activities on several Signaling and Network products based on Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD) and Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements. Ensure the testing, troubleshooting and follow‑up of electronic equipment in compliance with the SQCD in compliance with EHS policies.

You’ll play a central role in ensuring the smooth testing and delivery of signaling products for one of Canada’s largest public transit transformation projects.

• Execute testing activities on railway signaling systems under the direction of hierarchy according to the testing procedure / documentation and following Subsystem instructions
• Identify malfunctions detected in the test and carry out corrective actions
• Check that the test tools are in perfect working order and calibrated
• Replace defective equipment and ensure its repair in accordance with the procedures in force
• Make a return experience (REX) towards the project when a non‑conformity is observed during the testing phase, ensuring that all design related issues are correctly reported in the adequate tools, including the defect description and associated test context
• Deliver the committed performance in terms of Quality, Costs and Deadlines and in compliance with Alstom policies, local standards and regulations (in particular EHS and Railway Safety)
• Construct of test set‑up of limited complexity or part of more complex test set‑up to perform the required test activity
• Work on fault finding and expertise
• Management of test instrumentation and acquisition/analysis devices used for test set‑up
• Report EHS problems relevant to performed instrumentation and test activities
• Execution of low level data analysis for evaluation of test results
• Ensure functionality of the required test set‑up within constraint of agreed cost resource
• Set up testing tools and equipment: machine, workstation, test bench, inspection tool
• Clean and maintain working areas and testing tools/equipment
• Respect task time and quality level assigned by operating instructions, methods process and MRP routine
• Alert Team Leader on process drift or quality problem
• Comply with EHS rules
• Deal with testing of products/components related to railway signaling and electrical equipment and wires
• Contribute to products Manufacturing Feedback to support functions in order to improve SQCD performance
• Spread best environmental and EHS practices in the team

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:

• Experienced and qualified technician or experienced worker in Electronics or Electrical domain
• Technical bachelor degree or diploma in Electronics or Electrical domain preferred
• Capability to perform testing activities on electrical component and products
• Knowledge and ability to read and understand test procedures and technical drawings
• Knowledge and capability to use of testing tools and equipment
• Capability to identify problems and misfunction
• Capability to strictly follow written work instructions, QCD standards EHS requirements
• Good attitude for team working and professional accuracy
• Experience in Railway industry, preferably within an industrialization environment for signaling products preferred
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

• Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new standards for rail signaling and material management
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative, high‑impact projects
• Utilize 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 programs
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.