Reliability Engineer
Apply now »Date: 2 Apr 2026
Location: Toronto, ON, CA
Company: Alstom
Req ID:512743
We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
Could you be the full-time hybrid Reliability Engineer in Toronto we’re looking for?
This job posting represents an existing vacancy.
Your future role
Purpose of the job
- Carry out RAM (Reliability Availability Maintainability) related activities in Projects & Programs in line with Quality Cost Delivery (QCD) objectives and looking for optimization of RAM performance while being mindful of other constraints (such as life cycle cost, safety, standards, etc.)
- Ensure that our solutions (Projects and Programs) are Reliable, Maintainable and Available
- Identify the best architecture according to RAM performance requirements, Customers’ needs and operational conditions
- Guarantee a risk control for each requirement related to RAM and perform continuously reliability growth in Projects & Programs
Responsibilities
- Lead, coordinate and perform all the RAM Assurance activities on the project / system / product, as per RAM process defined in Signalling RAM Instruction, from the Tender phase up to Operational phase
- For each project / system / product, define the RAM approach & strategy and manage the RAM budget, workload and associated planning
- Within each Project or System or Product, the RAM Engineer is responsible for the main RAM deliverables, such as:
- Tender/Design phases: RAM Plan and RAM report
- Operational phase: RAM Monitoring plan and RAM Monitoring reports
- As defined and explained in the RAM Process and Methods Work Method Statements and Guidelines, and in order to define the RAM performance level for each Project or System or Product, the RAM Engineer performs the following main RAM activities, such as:
- Tender/Design phases: Reliability Prediction (MTTF/MTBF), Life expectation, Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Degraded modes analysis, Service Reliability and/or Availability modelling, Maintainability and Testability analysis
- Operational phase: data collection from field/customer and data collection from repair sites, root cause identification and RAM classification definition, statistical analysis of collected data, Reliability growth analysis and actions plans proposal
- Make Design recommendations based on RAM studies (application of “Design for Reliability”, “Design for Maintainability” and “Design for Serviceability” guidelines) and verify adequacy of architecture choices to System, Product or Projects RAM targets
- Support Tenders and Sourcing teams to choose and integrate product/system in projects
Key Job Authorities and Dimensions
- RAM reference on the related Project/Program for the Core team and Customer (internal or external)
- RAM budget responsible (Project or Program)
Performance measurements:
- Design-for-RAM recommendations
- RAM performance level of our solutions
- Respect QCD commitments and OTD/DOT (On-Time Delivery) milestones
- RAM KPIs
- Compliance to process (through Inspections, process reviews…)
Educational Requirements
Mandatory:
- Advanced University or Engineering degree
- English operational in reading and writing for technical documentation
Desirable:
- Engineering degree
- System, Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical engineering knowledge
- English full proficient use
Experience
Mandatory:
- Specific hands-on experience in RAM and mastering RAM methodology and concepts/principles
- Engineering background (System, Electronic, Software…)
Desirable:
- Knowledgeable of Railway Signaling
Competencies & Skills
- Structured, organized and rigorous
- Team player
- Proactive behavior
- Problem setting and problem solving
- Good competencies in RAM assurance, methods and tools
- Resilient (to pressure, to last minutes deliveries…)
- Ability to drive activities performed by others (subcontractors, suppliers)
Compensation
The expected compensation for this role is $80,000 – $90,000 CAD per year, plus benefits and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final compensation will be based on skills, experience, and internal equity.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Hiring
We do not use artificial intelligence in the recruiting process for this role
Interview Process & Candidate Communication
Candidates who participate in an interview for this role will be informed of the hiring decision within 45 days of their final interview date
Accessibility & Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing accommodation throughout the recruitment process. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please email us at "humanresources.accessibility@alstomgroup.com” while referring to the job requisition number, job title and location you applied to.
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