Mechanical System Engineer

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.

• 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.

• 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.

St‑Bruno, Quebec, Canada

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