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 3 months ago

Senior Structural Design 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 Structural Engineering Department, within the Engineering Directorate, at one of our work centers.
Your mission will be to develop and manage the structural design of Talgo vehicles, ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable regulations, and correct technical coordination with the various areas involved and with manufacturing.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Developing 3D and 2D designs of structural systems: aluminum profiles, sub-assemblies, aluminum or steel boxes, and bolted, riveted, or bonded assemblies.
Analyzing and applying project requirements, Talgo design guides, and applicable railway regulations, including EN 15085 for welding.
Managing and closing requirements in DOORS, ensuring their correct traceability and validation.
Coordinating and validating technical interfaces with different areas (mechanical installations, electrical installations, rolling stock, and interior design), as well as with production plants.
Providing technical support and advice to Quality, Procurement, and Suppliers, while also leading the management of outsourced work.

What we are looking for in you

Degree in Industrial Engineering or a similar qualification.
Experience in mechanical design of metallic structures, including 3D development and the creation of 2D manufacturing and assembly drawings.
Advanced proficiency in NX Unigraphics, Teamcenter, and SAP.
Knowledge of welding processes and associated railway regulations.
Experience in team leadership, outsourcing, and technical management of work.

At Talgo, we offer you:

Permanent contract.
Remuneration package consisting of fixed salary, variable pay, and a pension plan.
For Talgo, health is a priority, which is why we offer health insurance for both you and your family.
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 completing 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 long weekends 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 opportunity 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!

View original advert (Spanish)

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 de Ingeniería de Estructuras, dentro de la Dirección de Ingeniería, en uno de nuestros centros de trabajo.
Tu misión será desarrollar y gestionar el diseño estructural de los vehículos Talgo, asegurando el cumplimiento de los requisitos del proyecto, la normativa aplicable y la correcta coordinación técnica con las distintas áreas implicadas y con fabricación.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Desarrollar el diseño 3D y 2D de sistemas estructurales: perfiles de aluminio, subconjuntos, cajas de aluminio o acero y montajes atornillados, remachados o adhesivados.
Analizar y aplicar los requisitos del proyecto, las guías de diseño Talgo y la normativa ferroviaria aplicable, incluyendo la EN 15085 de soldadura.
Gestionar y cerrar requisitos en DOORS, asegurando su correcta trazabilidad y validación.
Coordinar y validar interfaces técnicas con las distintas áreas (instalaciones mecánicas, instalaciones eléctricas, rodadura e interiorismo), así como con fábricas de producción.
Dar soporte técnico y asesoramiento a Calidad, Compras y Proveedores, liderando además la gestión de trabajos subcontratados.

Lo que buscamos en ti

Ingeniería Industrial o titulación similar.
Experiencia en diseño mecánico de estructuras metálicas, incluyendo desarrollo 3D y elaboración de planos de fabricación y montaje 2D.
Manejo avanzado de NX Unigraphics, Teamcenter y SAP.
Conocimientos de procesos de soldadura y normativa ferroviaria asociada.
Experiencia en liderazgo de equipos, externalización y gestión técnica de trabajos.

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.