Bilingual Mechanical Technician
About the role
Location: Laval, QC
Salary: $100k-$105k/yr
Type: Full-time on site
Our client is an ambitious Quebec-based company with years of experience. They specialize in the repair, conversion, and refurbishment of all types of railway rolling stock
Must have experience in Railway (freight cars and locomotives). Must be Bilingual with Both French and English
The Mechanical Technician is part of the engineering team and supports the diagnosis, repair, and optimization of locomotive mechanical systems. Responsibilities include failure analysis, performance testing, and technical modifications. The Mechanical Technician requires strong technical expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a high level of rigor in documentation and compliance with standards.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise in trouble shooting mechanical issues with locomotives, such as malfunctions in engines, compressors, cooling systems and trucks.
- Identify problematic systems/parts to ascertain performance failures using diagnostic and faultfinding techniques.
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
- Assist in the development of modifications and equipment testing.
- Interface with client and supplier technical staff to identify technical reliability solutions.
- Work with electrical teams to address system integrations and performance enhancements
- Write technical reports, intervention reports and maintain technical documentation.
- Participate in training programs to stay current with technological advancements in locomotive mechanical systems.
Required Qualifications:
- DEC in Mechanical Engineering Technology or relevant experience
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar position
- Ability to read with accuracy diesel engine manuals, locomotive schematics, service bulletins, maintenance instructions and other craft related documentation.
- Ability to read and understand FRA and company rules, specifications and guidelines.
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD & Solidworks an asset
- Good organizational skills, autonomy, attention to detail, and rigor
- Ability to work under pressure and good priority management
- Attention to detail, precision, analytical skills, autonomy, and good interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written.
About Engineering Search Firm Inc.
Engineering Search Firm is North America's leading professional recruitment firm, specializing in the placement of engineering and technical roles. Established in the early 90’s using old school head-hunting methodologies, we have morphed into a technologically advanced machine with our own proprietary software and system for establishing real-life relationships with people. As awesome as tech can be, we don't forget we're in a world filled with human beings. Our processes are heavily focused on making sure we listen and respond, never to hear and react. We have placed C-Suite Execs and entry-level techs using the same empathy and trust-building communication. Everyone is somebody to our team.
Bilingual Mechanical Technician
About the role
Location: Laval, QC
Salary: $100k-$105k/yr
Type: Full-time on site
Our client is an ambitious Quebec-based company with years of experience. They specialize in the repair, conversion, and refurbishment of all types of railway rolling stock
Must have experience in Railway (freight cars and locomotives). Must be Bilingual with Both French and English
The Mechanical Technician is part of the engineering team and supports the diagnosis, repair, and optimization of locomotive mechanical systems. Responsibilities include failure analysis, performance testing, and technical modifications. The Mechanical Technician requires strong technical expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a high level of rigor in documentation and compliance with standards.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expertise in trouble shooting mechanical issues with locomotives, such as malfunctions in engines, compressors, cooling systems and trucks.
- Identify problematic systems/parts to ascertain performance failures using diagnostic and faultfinding techniques.
- Test repaired equipment for proper performance and to ensure that work meets manufacturers' specifications.
- Assist in the development of modifications and equipment testing.
- Interface with client and supplier technical staff to identify technical reliability solutions.
- Work with electrical teams to address system integrations and performance enhancements
- Write technical reports, intervention reports and maintain technical documentation.
- Participate in training programs to stay current with technological advancements in locomotive mechanical systems.
Required Qualifications:
- DEC in Mechanical Engineering Technology or relevant experience
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar position
- Ability to read with accuracy diesel engine manuals, locomotive schematics, service bulletins, maintenance instructions and other craft related documentation.
- Ability to read and understand FRA and company rules, specifications and guidelines.
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD & Solidworks an asset
- Good organizational skills, autonomy, attention to detail, and rigor
- Ability to work under pressure and good priority management
- Attention to detail, precision, analytical skills, autonomy, and good interpersonal skills
- Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written.
About Engineering Search Firm Inc.
Engineering Search Firm is North America's leading professional recruitment firm, specializing in the placement of engineering and technical roles. Established in the early 90’s using old school head-hunting methodologies, we have morphed into a technologically advanced machine with our own proprietary software and system for establishing real-life relationships with people. As awesome as tech can be, we don't forget we're in a world filled with human beings. Our processes are heavily focused on making sure we listen and respond, never to hear and react. We have placed C-Suite Execs and entry-level techs using the same empathy and trust-building communication. Everyone is somebody to our team.