About ALTEN:
In just three decades, ALTEN has become a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence.
ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.
At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense. Automotive, Rail and Transportation to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence shaping the future of technology and industry.
Context of the project:
- Support product development activities within Electric testing laboratories.
- Products undergo safety testing and EMC immunity testing throughout various prototype maturity stages.
- Position will support long-term reliability testing, test execution, lab operations, calibration management, and general engineering support activities.
- Day to day activities (concrete examples + pictures, schemas to illustrate the final “product”):
- Execute established safety and EMC immunity test plans on product prototypes.
- Perform regression testing on subsequent product iterations.
- Set up and maintain long-term mission profile testing (multi-month duration).
- Monitor test equipment and prototype performance.
- Provide daily summaries and feedback to engineers.
- Track calibration schedules for laboratory equipment.
- Coordinate calibration shipments with external vendors.
- Package, ship, receive, and reinstall calibrated equipment.
- Assist with lab setup activities.
- Build and modify test setups.
- Wire preparation (stripping wires, connections, etc.).
- Support engineers with administrative and operational tasks.
- Maintain test records and results in Excel spreadsheets.
- Assist wherever needed across the engineering team.
Candidate requirements
Must-haves
- Strong foundation in electrical/electronics fundamentals:
- Voltage
- Current
- AC power concepts
- Safe handling of electrical systems
- Excellent personal organization skills
- Self-starter mentality
- Proactive attitude and willingness to support the team
- Ability to communicate technical results to engineers
Nice to have
- Experience with 3-phase AC systems
- Previous product testing or laboratory experience
- Experience with test equipment calibration
- Experience working with NIST-certified equipment
- Exposure to EMC or safety testing environments
Tools / software / methodology / certification
- Microsoft Excel (most important)
- Test equipment and calibration processes
- Electrical test instrumentation
- NIST calibration processes (nice-to-have)
Soft skills
- Proactive
- Self-starter
- Team player
- Highly organized
- Adaptable
- Strong ownership mindset
- Willingness to take initiative during downtime
Seniority level
- Junior
- New graduate acceptable
- 0 to 5 years of experience
Why Join Us?
ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development
As part of our dedication to employee well-being, we provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Collective insurance and group retirement savings plans
- 4 weeks of vacation starting from year one
- Corporate discounts and team-building activities
- Tailored professional development plans
At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence, where endless possibilities await.
ALTEN CANADA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a work environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected, allowing them to thrive to their full potential. This includes our dedication to offer accessibility measures to those who require them. Should you require any accommodation during our recruitment process, please reach out to us.
Alten uses artificial intelligence tools to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note-taking and résumé formatting. These tools do not make hiring decisions. Candidate consent is always obtained prior to use.
In accordance with our compensation practices, ALTEN is providing the salary range associated with this opportunity. Final compensation will be determined after considering several factors, including professional experience, skill set, educational background, certifications, and geographic market conditions. The current target salary range for this role is $65,000 – $70,000 per year.
This job posting corresponds to an active and immediate vacancy currently open with one of Alten’s clients.
