System engineer Jobs in Oakville, ON

Req ID:532612

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

The Green Energy System Engineer (Hydrogen & Air Balance of Plant) is responsible for the definition, development, qualification, and lifecycle management of Hydrogen and Air Balance of Plant components used within Fuel Cell Power Packs.

The role serves as the technical focal point for component specification, supplier management for engineering, qualification, validation, and product evolution activities related to hydrogen and air management subsystems. Acting as a key interface between System Engineering, Validation, RAMS, Procurement, and suppliers, the position ensures that component solutions meet performance, reliability, safety, cost, and industrialization objectives throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and lifecycle management of Hydrogen and Air Balance of Plant components, ensuring alignment with performance, reliability, safety, industrialization, and cost objectives.
• Define and manage component requirements, technical specifications, and design documentation throughout development, qualification, and deployment activities.
• Manage technical relationships with suppliers, including technical assessments, design reviews, risk management, documentation approval, and technical issue resolution.
• Define qualification and validation strategies with Validation, RAMS, and System Engineering teams, and support testing activities through analysis and approval of results.
• Provide technical support to System Engineers, Validation Engineers, RAMS Engineers, and Project Engineering teams during tender, development, commissioning, product stabilization, and fleet support activities.
• Drive product evolution through obsolescence management, second-source development, cost reduction initiatives, and implementation of Return of Experience (RoE).
• Ensure effective coordination between suppliers and internal stakeholders to mitigate technical risks and secure Quality, Cost, and Delivery commitments.

Skills

• Significant experience in process engineering, gas management systems, hydrogen technologies, industrial fluid systems, or related engineering disciplines.
• Proven expertise in component development, supplier management, technical specification, qualification, validation, and product lifecycle management.
• Strong understanding of hydrogen and air management equipment, including valves, regulators, compressors, gas recirculation devices, instrumentation, piping systems, and associated safety considerations.
• Experience leading technical discussions with suppliers and managing development activities in multidisciplinary engineering environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to evaluate technical trade-offs and drive robust engineering decisions.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, technical risks, and stakeholder interfaces within project-driven development organizations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate activities across System Engineering, Validation, RAMS, Procurement, Quality, and supplier organizations.
• Experience in hydrogen, gas process, railway, automotive, energy, or industrial equipment applications is considered an advantage.

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