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

Running Gear Subsystems 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 Running Gear Systems and Subsystems and Continuous Improvement team, within the Engineering Department, at our Madrid center.
Your mission will be to lead the development and technical monitoring of the rolling stock's running gear systems and components, ensuring they meet functional, technical, and validation requirements, in coordination with suppliers and internal teams.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Defining the technical specifications of critical running gear systems and components such as bearings, suspensions, wheels, shock absorbers, and gearboxes, developed by external suppliers.
Performing comprehensive technical monitoring of supplier development, ensuring compliance with requirements through the review of calculations, type tests, and technical documentation.
Participating in the development of bogies, providing information to decide on the configuration and subsystem requirements most suitable for each application.
Functionally defining running gear monitoring systems (temperature sensors, accelerometry, etc.), ensuring their correct integration into the train's electrical and software architecture.
Defining test procedures, validating monitoring systems, and providing support in the early testing phases, especially in internal tests.

What we are looking for in you

Degree in Mechanical Industrial Engineering or similar.
Interest or experience in running gear systems, bogies, or mechanical components in industrial environments (railway, automotive, or aeronautical sectors are valued).
Experience or knowledge in working with suppliers and collaborative component development.
Proficiency or familiarity with tools such as DOORS, NX, and Teamcenter.
English level suitable for working with international suppliers.
Availability to travel nationally and internationally.

At Talgo, we offer you:

Permanent contract.
Compensation 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 you and your family.
Flexible schedule (start 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM and finish 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM) with intensive hours 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 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 equipo de Sistemas y Subsistemas de Rodadura y Mejora Continua, dentro de la Dirección de Ingeniería, en nuestro centro de Madrid.
Tu misión será liderar el desarrollo y seguimiento técnico de los sistemas y componentes de rodadura del material rodante, asegurando que cumplen los requisitos funcionales, técnicos y de validación, en coordinación con proveedores y equipos internos.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Definir las especificaciones técnicas de sistemas y componentes críticos de rodadura como rodamientos, suspensiones, ruedas, amortiguadores y reductores, desarrollados por proveedores externos.
Realizar el seguimiento técnico integral del desarrollo del proveedor, asegurando el cumplimiento de requisitos mediante la revisión de cálculos, ensayos tipo y documentación técnica.
Participar en desarrollo de bogies, aportando información para decidir la configuración y los requisitos de sus subsistemas que sea más adecuada para cada aplicación.
Definir funcionalmente los sistemas de monitorización de rodadura (sensores de temperatura, acelerometría, etc.), asegurando su correcta integración en la arquitectura eléctrica y de software del tren.
Definir procedimientos de prueba, validar los sistemas de monitorización y dar soporte en las primeras fases de ensayo, especialmente en pruebas internas.

Lo que buscamos en ti

Ingeniería Industrial Mecánica o similar.
Interés o experiencia en sistemas de rodadura, bogies o componentes mecánicos en entornos industriales (valorable sector ferroviario, automoción o aeronáutico).
Experiencia o conocimiento en trabajo con proveedores y desarrollo colaborativo de componentes.
Manejo o familiaridad con herramientas como DOORS, NX y Teamcenter.
Nivel de inglés adecuado para trabajar con proveedores internacionales.
Disponibilidad para viajar a nivel nacional e internacional.

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.