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.

Verification and Validation Engineer - Test 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 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 would your job consist of?❓
You will join the Verification & Validation team at our center located in Las Matas.

Your mission will be to ensure compliance with product-stakeholder requirements, as well as to define the product verification and validation plans and lead their execution.
To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Analysis of design documentation for compliance with customer requests and regulatory requirements.
Review of protocols corresponding to product and systems tests.
Traceability management between tests and design requirements.
Execution of tests in static and dynamic environments.
Management of incidents and modifications during the different tests of the validation phase.
Execution of troubleshooting tests.
Drafting and issuance of official test reports.
Defining the product testing strategy.
Defining the test plan.

What we are looking for in you: 🫱🏼🫲🏽

Degree in Industrial Engineering, preferably Mechanical.
Experience in creating test protocols and executing them, preferably in the railway sector.
High level of English.
Knowledge of railway regulations and systems.
Experience with both national and international suppliers and customers.
Valuable experience in mechanical and pneumatic systems (HVAC, Braking, Doors).
Availability to travel nationally and internationally, during the first 12 months and for periods exceeding two weeks per month.

At Talgo, we offer you:

Permanent contract directly with Talgo. ✍🏽
Remuneration package consisting of fixed salary, variable salary, and a pension plan. Flexible schedule (start 7:30 AM-9:00 AM and finish 4:30 PM-6:00 PM) with an intensive workday in summer. Remote work.
For Talgo, health is a priority, and therefore we offer health insurance that you and your family can enjoy.
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 Community's calendar.🌞
Free bus routes. 🚌
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!

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 consistiría tu trabajo?❓
Te integrarás en el equipo de Verificación & Validación en nuestro centro ubicado en Las Matas.

Tu misión será la de asegurar el cumplimiento de los requisitos de stakeholders-producto, así como de definir los planes de verificación y validación del producto y liderar su ejecución.
Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Análisis de documentación de diseño para el cumplimiento de las peticiones del cliente y requisitos normativos
Revisión de protocolos correspondientes a pruebas de producto y sistemas.
Gestión de trazabilidad entre pruebas y requisitos de diseño.
Ejecución de pruebas en ambientes estáticos y dinámicos.
Gestión de incidencias y modificaciones durante las diferentes pruebas de la fase de validación.
Ejecución de pruebas de troubleshooting.
Redacción y emisión de informes de pruebas oficiales.
Definir la estrategia de pruebas del producto
Definir el plan de pruebas

Lo que buscamos en ti: 🫱🏼🫲🏽

Formación de Grado/ Ingeniería industrial, preferentemente Mecánica.
Experiencia en la realización de protocolos de pruebas y de ejecución de las mismas, preferiblemente en el sector ferroviario.
Nivel alto de inglés.
Conocimientos de normativa y sistemas ferroviarios.
Experiencia con proveedores y clientes tanto nacionales como internacionales.
Valorable experiencia en equipos mecánicos y neumáticos (HVAC, Freno, Puertas).
Disponibilidad para viajar a nivel nacional e internacional, durante los primeros 12 meses y en periodos de tiempo superiores a dos semanas al mes.