Carbody Structure Engineer

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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Carbody Structure Engineer in Saint-Bruno we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll play a key role in leading and managing carbody (structural) activities within our NAM Services Engineering group, making a significant impact on the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of rail mobility. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (such as Production, Quality, and Customer Support), conduct technical assessments of wrecked vehicles, and develop structural designs for vehicle repairs or overhauls, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of creating detailed 3D models and 2D drawings in CATIA v5 and performing structural validations, but also provide technical reports and cost estimates for bids and projects.

We’ll look to you for:

• Performing inspections of rail cars involved in accidents to assess damages and structural condition

• Creating detailed inspection technical reports and repair assessments

• Conducting structural calculations and fatigue analysis

• Developing repair designs, including weld repairs and new parts, in compliance with railway standards and regulations

• Providing structural validation and supporting production teams and customers

• Designing and integrating vehicle structural parts for overhaul/modernization projects

• Quoting structural activities for bids and projects

• Participating in design reviews and technical working sessions with internal teams and external customers

All about you

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering

• Membership in OIQ

• 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Structural Design, with specialization in FEA

• Knowledge of rail car vehicles (Light rail vehicles, commuters, locomotives)

• Experience with EN/AWS welding practices and procedures

• Proficiency in CATIA v5 (minimum 5000 hours)

• Experience with structural analysis/finite element analysis software (e.g., HyperWorks Suites of Software with OptiStruct solver)

• Design expertise in welded structures subject to dynamic loading

• Familiarity with railway standards such as APTA, FRA, and AAR

• Knowledge of materials like carbon steel and stainless steel, including surface treatments and selection

• Strong communication, teamwork, and time management skills

• English proficiency is mandatory; French is an asset

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our dynamic 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

• Progress towards senior technical or managerial roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.