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.

Electrical/Electronics Manufacturing Technician

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 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 job consist of?: 💻💼

You will join the electrical-electronics department of our center located in Rivabellosa.

Your mission will be to carry out the assembly of the electrical and electronic installations of the train and machinery,
in accordance with the standards, procedures, and guidelines of management/supervision to ensure the optimum level of satisfaction, quality, and safety required.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Actively participating in the wiring of electrical cabinets, the assembly of components, and the connection of all elements that form part of the train's installations. You will be key in the integration of electrical systems, ensuring their correct operation and reliability.

During the production process, you will play an essential role in the detection and resolution of possible electrical faults. Your diagnostic ability will guarantee the continuity and quality of the work.

You will work with advanced technical documentation, interpreting electrical diagrams and blueprints to carry out installations with precision and efficiency.

What we are looking for in you: 🔎🔎

Intermediate or Higher Vocational Training in Electricity
Experience in electricity within the industrial sector.
Knowledge of reading electrical diagrams and blueprints.

At Talgo, we offer you: 🤝🏻🖋

Permanent contract directly with Talgo.
Remuneration package consisting of a fixed salary, variable pay, and a pension plan.
For Talgo, health is a priority, and therefore we offer social benefits such as health insurance and telephone support services from nutrition and psychology professionals, which your family can also enjoy.
Three rotating shifts (Morning, afternoon, and night), Monday to Friday. Morning from 06:45 to 14:55 / afternoon 14:45 to 22:55 / night 22:45 to 06:55.
Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 28 working days of vacation in our 2025 labor calendar.
Bus routes from Vitoria, Miranda, and Haro.
Career path designed for your professional profile and continuous training opportunities. Language school.

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 consistirá tu trabajo?: 💻💼

Te integrarás en el departamento eléctrico-electrónico de nuestro centro ubicado en Rivabellosa.

Tu misión será realizar el montaje de las instalaciones eléctricas y electrónicas del tren y máquinas, de
acuerdo a las normas, procedimientos y directrices de dirección/jefatura para asegurar el nivel óptimo de satisfacción, calidad y seguridad requerido.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Participarás activamente en el cableado de armarios eléctricos, el montaje de componentes y el conexionado de todos los elementos que forman parte de las instalaciones del tren. Serás clave en la integración de los sistemas eléctricos, asegurando su correcto funcionamiento y fiabilidad.

Durante el proceso de producción, tendrás un papel esencial en la detección y solución de posibles averías eléctricas. Tu capacidad para diagnosticar garantizará la continuidad y calidad del trabajo.

Trabajarás con documentación técnica avanzada, interpretando esquemas eléctricos y planos para llevar a cabo las instalaciones con precisión y eficiencia.

Lo que buscamos en ti: 🔎🔎

Formación de Grado Medio o Superior en Electricidad
Experiencia en electricidad en el ámbito industrial.
Conocimiento de lectura de esquemas y planos eléctricos.

En Talgo, te ofrecemos: 🤝🏻🖋

Contrato indefinido directamente con Talgo.
Paquete retributivo compuesto por salario fijo, variable y plan de pensiones.
Para Talgo la salud es una prioridad, y por ello te ofrecemos beneficios sociales como seguro médico y servicios de atención telefónica de profesionales de la nutrición y la psicología, los cuales podrán disfrutar también tu familia.
Horario a tres turnos rotativos (Mañana, tarde y noche), de Lunes a Viernes. De mañana de 06:45 a 14:55 / tarde 14:45 a 22:55 / noche 22:45 a 06:55.
Porque para Talgo el bienestar impulsa el éxito: 28 días laborales de vacaciones en nuestro calendario laboral de 2025.
Rutas de autobús desde Vitoria, Miranda y Haro.
Plan de carrera diseñado para tu perfil profesional y oportunidades de formación continua. Escuela de idiomas.

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.