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.

Rolling Stock Calculation Engineer

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 Rolling Stock area within the Engineering Directorate, at our workplace in Las Matas, Madrid.
Your mission will be to participate in the calculation and verification of railway components that form part of the rolling stock, ensuring their reliability and safety through advanced simulation tools and developing innovative solutions for data processing.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Developing and validating advanced models, creating and analyzing models using the finite element method for rolling stock components, applying international standards and participating in innovative projects.
Innovating in programming and data processing, developing internal tools to automate calculations and analysis, using Python and other technologies to optimize processes and manage large volumes of data from tests.
Solving complex problems and optimizing designs, performing analytical calculations, verifying welds and bolted joints, and proposing technical improvements that influence the durability and cost of the final product.
Coordinating with certification bodies and laboratories, participating in the monitoring of bench and track tests to connect theory with practice.
Collaborating in multidisciplinary teams with an international projection, working alongside design, manufacturing, and testing, and participating in railway sector projects globally.

What we are looking for in you:

Degree or Master's in Mechanical Engineering (or similar).
Desirable experience of 4 years in structural calculation and analysis.
Knowledge of fatigue calculation methodologies and bolted joints.
Solid knowledge of Python programming and the ability to develop scripts oriented toward automation and data analysis.
Proficiency in CAD and CAE software (for example, ANSYS or similar).
High level of English for international technical environments.

At Talgo, we offer you:

Permanent contract.
Remuneration package consisting of a fixed salary, variable pay, and a pension plan.
For Talgo, health is a priority, and therefore we offer health insurance, which you and your family can enjoy.
Flexible schedule (start 7:30 am-9:00 am and finish 4:30 pm-6:00 pm) with an intensive workday in summer. Possibility of 2 remote work days after passing the 6-month probationary period.
Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 26 working vacation days in our 2026 labor calendar and 6 company-fixed bridge holidays, to make the most of your region's calendar.
Shuttle buses to facilitate arrival at the workplace.
Career plan 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 área de Rodadura dentro de la Dirección de Ingeniería, en nuestro centro de trabajo de Las Matas, Madrid.
Tu misión será participar en el cálculo y verificación de componentes ferroviarios que forman parte de la rodadura, asegurando su fiabilidad y seguridad mediante herramientas avanzadas de simulación y desarrollando soluciones innovadoras para el tratamiento de datos.

Para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Desarrollar y validar modelos avanzados, creando y analizando modelos mediante el método de elementos finitos para componentes de rodadura, aplicando normativa internacional y participando en proyectos innovadores.
Innovar en programación y tratamiento de datos, desarrollando herramientas internas para automatizar cálculos y análisis, utilizando Python y otras tecnologías para optimizar procesos y gestionar grandes volúmenes de datos procedentes de ensayos.
Resolver problemas complejos y optimizar diseños, realizando cálculos analíticos, verificando soldaduras y uniones atornilladas, y proponiendo mejoras técnicas que influyan en la durabilidad y el coste del producto final.
Coordinarte con organismos de certificación y laboratorios, participando en el seguimiento de ensayos en banco y en vía para conectar la teoría con la práctica.
Colaborar en equipos multidisciplinares con proyección internacional, trabajando junto a diseño, fabricación y pruebas, y participando en proyectos del sector ferroviario a nivel global.

Lo que buscamos en ti:

Grado o Máster en Ingeniería Mecánica (o similar).
Experiencia deseable de 4 años en cálculo y análisis estructural.
Conocimiento de metodologías de cálculo a fatiga y uniones atornilladas.
Conocimientos sólidos de programación en Python y capacidad para desarrollar scripts orientados a automatización y análisis de datos.
Manejo de programas CAD y CAE (por ejemplo, ANSYS o similares).
Nivel alto de inglés para entornos técnicos internacionales.

En Talgo, te ofrecemos:

Contrato de carácter indefinido.
Paquete retributivo compuesto por salario fijo, variable y plan de pensiones.
Para Talgo la salud es una prioridad, y por ello te ofrecemos seguro médico, que podrás disfrutar tanto tú, como tu familia.
Horario flexible (entrada de 7:30 h-9:00 h y salida de 16:30 h-18:00 h) con jornada intensiva en verano. Posibilidad de 2 días de teletrabajo superado el periodo de prueba de 6 meses.
Porque para Talgo el bienestar impulsa el éxito: 26 días de vacaciones laborales en nuestro calendario laboral de 2026 y 6 puentes fijados por la empresa, para sacar el máximo provecho del calendario de tu Comunidad.
Autobuses lanzadera que facilitan la llegada al centro de trabajo.
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.