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Railway Testing and Commissioning Coordinator

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 4 days ago (last checked 17 Oct)

Expleo Group

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Overview

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
Hours
Includes night work
English
Required
Experience
2+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Private health insurance, life insurance, flexible pay plan, meal vouchers

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • University degree in Industrial Engineering, Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, Automation, or similar.

  • At least 2 years of experience in one of these areas:

    • Testing & Commissioning.

    • Integration and validation of railway systems.

    • Coordination/planning of field work and management of operational teams.

  • Good communication, organization, and team coordination skills.

  • Ability to manage incidents and make decisions in operational environments.

  • High level of English (C1) to work with international stakeholders and teams.

  • Availability to travel nationally and internationally (especially to the United States).

  • Availability to work night shifts when the project requires it.

Nice to have

  • Experience in railway signaling systems and train control.

  • Knowledge of CBTC, ERTMS, electronic interlocking or other railway signaling systems.

  • Experience in systems validation, manufacturing monitoring, and verification of technical requirements.

  • Experience coordinating testing activities with clients, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Familiarity with railway safety procedures, isolations, and track work.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

You will be part of an engineering environment where you can develop your career by participating in technically demanding railway projects with an international dimension.

  • High technological value projects: participate in testing, integration, and commissioning campaigns of railway systems, with exposure to different phases of the project life cycle.

  • International projection: possibility of participating in national and international projects.

  • Training and professional development: access to Expleo Academy, continuous training, and resources to expand your technical knowledge.

  • Flexible remuneration: possibility of accessing meal vouchers, transport cards, and childcare vouchers.

  • Sanitas medical insurance: coverage for the employee and the possibility of including a spouse and children, with a 30% contribution from Expleo towards the employee's premium.

  • Vacations and additional days: 24 working days of vacation, plus December 24th and 31st; additional days based on seniority.

  • Additional benefits: life insurance through Zurich.

The role

Would you like to coordinate testing, integration, and commissioning campaigns for railway systems and participate in projects of international scope?

At Expleo, we are looking for an Engineer to Coordinate Testing & Commissioning activities on a railway project. You will have a key role in coordinating field activities, systems integration, and commissioning, working with multidisciplinary teams and different project stakeholders.

What you'll do

We are looking for a person with a technical background in engineering, organizational and communication skills, and experience in the coordination and planning of field work (it does not necessarily have to be in the railway sector). Your day-to-day will be:

  • Testing planning and coordination: organize and supervise testing, integration, and commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with technical, functional, safety, and quality requirements.

  • Preparation of test campaigns: review test plans, procedures, work permits, isolations, and the documentation necessary to execute activities safely.

  • Operational coordination: participate in planning meetings with the client, railway operations, contractors, and suppliers, coordinating resources, teams, and intervention windows.

  • Daily and weekly planning: organize field work, communicate planned activities, and ensure that the necessary resources and authorizations are available.

  • Supervision of testing and integration: verify the correct execution of tests and the validation of systems against technical, operational, and contractual requirements.

  • Leadership of multidisciplinary teams: coordinate the professionals involved in the campaigns, conduct operational briefings, and facilitate communication between the different teams.

  • Field safety: ensure compliance with operational safety procedures, work rules, and access requirements for the railway infrastructure.

  • Incident management: coordinate the identification, analysis, monitoring, and resolution of problems detected during testing and commissioning.

  • Document and configuration management: ensure the traceability of tests, control of documentation, and correct management of system configuration.

  • Resource management: organize shifts, work teams, and material resources during testing campaigns.

  • Project monitoring: provide support to the Testing & Commissioning Manager in monitoring progress, risk management, and compliance with planned milestones.

Hiring process

If you are looking for a challenge in which to combine engineering, team coordination, and field work, and you want to continue growing in the railway sector, Expleo is your next professional destination.

Apply and let's talk!

About Expleo Group

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses. The group has an extensive global footprint, powered by 17,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 29 countries.

Its services span innovation research & technology, transformation consultancy, AI & digital transformation, product engineering, manufacturing & supply chain, quality & testing, and customer support & maintenance, serving industries including aerospace, automotive, banking & financial services, defence, energy & utilities, insurance, life sciences, marine, rail & transportation, retail & logistics and space.

Employees
17,000
Website
expleo.com

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“We are a company that offers equal opportunities and accepts applications from all duly qualified persons, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.”

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