Talgo is a leading Spanish manufacturer of high-speed and intercity passenger trains, globally recognized for its unique articulated train technology and lightweight designs. The company operates on an international scale, exporting its specialized rolling stock and maintenance services to countries including Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the United States.

In Spain, Talgo maintains a significant presence with its corporate headquarters in Madrid and major manufacturing and maintenance facilities in Las Matas and Rivabellosa. For international professionals, the company offers a wide range of opportunities in high-tech engineering, digital transformation, and project management, providing a gateway into the global railway industry within a highly innovative environment.

Founded in 1942 by Alejandro Goicoechea and José Luis Oriol, Talgo revolutionized rail transport with its patented articulated train system. Over the decades, it has evolved from a local innovator into a premier global supplier of high-speed rolling stock.

For international professionals

Global leader in high-speed rail technology with major international projects in Europe and the Middle East.
Main manufacturing and R&D hubs are located in Madrid (Las Matas) and Rivabellosa (Álava).
Offers a diverse range of roles from specialized mechanical engineering to advanced IT positions like Cloud Architecture and SAP Consultancy.
The company is a key player in sustainable mobility, focusing on energy-efficient and lightweight train designs.
English is frequently used in corporate and engineering departments due to the global nature of their client base.

This job was published 4 months ago

Configuration Management Internship

Talgo

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Talgo, we are dedicated to revolutionizing rail transport with innovative products ranging from very high-speed trains to regional and commuter solutions.

Our trains are characterized by being sustainable, safe, and of high quality. This versatility allows our trains to cross the Saudi Arabian desert at 300 km/h or traverse countries with extreme temperatures as low as -45º in Kazakhstan.

What will your internship consist of?

You will integrate into Talgo's Configuration Management area, a key department in complex railway projects, where work is done to maintain product consistency and traceability throughout its entire life cycle.

You will be part of a technical team that acts as the "map" of the train, ensuring that all parts, systems, versions, and changes are correctly identified, documented, and controlled from design to maintenance.

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with different engineering and manufacturing areas, learning and developing functions such as:

Ensuring product consistency throughout its life cycle, identifying the train configuration and tracking changes.
Designing and maintaining the variability tree and the project structure, ensuring a clear and organized view of all components.
Identifying key configuration items, defining traceability requirements for efficient management aligned with project objectives.
Providing support in the proactive management of configuration and baselines, adapting control to each project phase and its validation strategy.
Participating in the strategic management of obsolescence, applying proactive and reactive approaches to minimize risks and ensure operational continuity.

What we are looking for in you

Undergraduate or Master's student in Engineering (preferably Industrial), with the possibility of signing an agreement with the University.
High level of English, both spoken and written.
Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, charts, macros) will be valued.
A meticulous, organized person with analytical capacity and a desire to learn in a highly specialized technical environment.

What do we offer you at Talgo?

Paid internship with a collaboration agreement.
Morning schedule, adaptable to your academic needs.
Participation in real projects and in the management of products with high technological complexity.
A professional growth environment, with direct learning from railway sector specialists.
A collaborative, technical, and multicultural work environment.

We believe in talent and diversity, and therefore, at Talgo we work to maintain an environment based on equal opportunities and non-discrimination, fostering that diversity within our teams.

If you are interested in a new professional challenge, don't let this train pass you by! 🚄

Your work will have a real impact on the mobility of millions of people worldwide!

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En Talgo, nos dedicamos a revolucionar el transporte ferroviario con productos innovadores que abarcan desde trenes de muy alta velocidad hasta soluciones regionales y de cercanías.

Nuestros trenes se caracterizan por ser sostenibles, seguros y de calidad. Esta versatilidad permite que nuestros trenes puedan cruzar el desierto de Arabia Saudí a 300 km/h o atravesar países con temperaturas extremas de hasta -45º en Kazajistán.

¿En qué consistirán tus prácticas?

Te integrarás en el área de Gestión de la Configuración de Talgo, un departamento clave en proyectos ferroviarios complejos, donde se trabaja para mantener la coherencia y trazabilidad del producto durante todo su ciclo de vida.

Formarás parte de un equipo técnico que actúa como el "mapa" del tren, asegurando que todas las piezas, sistemas, versiones y cambios estén correctamente identificados, documentados y controlados desde el diseño hasta el mantenimiento.

Durante tus prácticas tendrás la oportunidad de colaborar con distintas áreas de ingeniería y fabricación, aprendiendo y desarrollando funciones como:

Garantizar la coherencia del producto a lo largo de su ciclo de vida, identificando la configuración del tren y realizando el seguimiento de los cambios.
Diseñar y mantener el árbol de variabilidad y la estructura del proyecto, asegurando una visión clara y organizada de todos los componentes.
Identificar los elementos clave de configuración, definiendo requisitos de trazabilidad para una gestión eficiente y alineada con los objetivos del proyecto.
Dar apoyo en la gestión proactiva de la configuración y de las líneas base, adaptando el control a cada fase del proyecto y a su estrategia de validación.
Participar en la gestión estratégica de la obsolescencia, aplicando enfoques proactivos y reactivos para minimizar riesgos y asegurar la continuidad operativa.

Lo que buscamos en ti

Estudiante de Grado o Máster en Ingeniería (preferiblemente Industrial), con posibilidad de firmar convenio con la Universidad.
Nivel alto de inglés, tanto hablado como escrito.
Se valorará un dominio avanzado de Excel (tablas dinámicas, gráficos, macros).
Persona meticulosa, organizada, con capacidad analítica y ganas de aprender en un entorno técnico altamente especializado.

¿Qué te ofrecemos en Talgo?

Prácticas remuneradas con convenio de colaboración.
Horario de mañana, adaptable a tus necesidades académicas.
Participación en proyectos reales y en la gestión de productos de alta complejidad tecnológica.
Un entorno de crecimiento profesional, con aprendizaje directo de especialistas del sector ferroviario.
Un ambiente de trabajo colaborativo, técnico y multicultural.

Creemos en el talento y la diversidad, y por ello, en Talgo trabajamos por mantener un entorno basado en la igualdad de oportunidades y la no discriminación, fomentando esa diversidad en nuestros equipos.