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 4 months ago

Electrical 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 Electrical Installations Department at our center located in Las Matas, Madrid.
Your mission will be to develop, integrate, and justify the design and sizing of main power electrical products, systems, and components, proposing improvements, managing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with internal guidelines, applicable regulations, and the requirements of each project.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Developing the electrical design of systems, including the creation of electrical diagrams and the definition of hardwired control functions and interfaces between equipment.
Analyzing datasheets and technical documentation from suppliers, ensuring the correct electrical integration of the various components into the system.
Performing electrical sizing and calculations, selecting the most suitable materials based on technical, regulatory, and cost criteria.
Participating in the improvement and evolution of existing electrical systems, proposing optimized solutions in terms of functionality, reliability, and maintainability.
Preparing and maintaining the technical design documentation, guaranteeing the traceability of information in internal systems and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

What we are looking for in you

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or similar.
Experience in the railway sector or in medium/high voltage installations.
Knowledge in the development and reading of electrical diagrams, wiring lists, and bills of materials.
Knowledge of High and Low Voltage switchgear, especially in rolling stock applications.
Advanced level of English.
Availability to travel nationally and internationally.

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 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 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 de Instalaciones Eléctricas de nuestro centro ubicado en Las Matas, Madrid.
Tu misión será desarrollar, integrar y justificar el diseño y dimensionado de productos, sistemas y componentes eléctricos de energía principal, proponiendo mejoras, gestionando la documentación técnica y asegurando el cumplimiento de las directrices internas, la normativa aplicable y los requisitos de cada proyecto.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Desarrollar el diseño eléctrico de los sistemas, incluyendo la elaboración de esquemas eléctricos y la definición de las funciones de control cableadas e interfaces entre equipos.
Analizar datasheets y documentación técnica de proveedores, asegurando la correcta integración eléctrica de los distintos componentes en el sistema.
Realizar el dimensionado y cálculos eléctricos, seleccionando los materiales más adecuados en base a criterios técnicos, normativos y de coste.
Participar en la mejora y evolución de los sistemas eléctricos existentes, proponiendo soluciones optimizadas a nivel de funcionalidad, fiabilidad y mantenibilidad.
Elaborar y mantener la documentación técnica del diseño, garantizando la trazabilidad de la información en los sistemas internos y el cumplimiento de estándares y normativa aplicable.

Lo que buscamos en ti

Titulación en Ingeniería Eléctrica, Electrónica o similar.
Experiencia en sector ferroviario o en instalaciones de media/alta tensión.
Conocimientos en desarrollo y lectura de esquemas eléctricos, listas de cableado y de materiales.
Conocimiento de aparellaje de Alta y Baja Tensión, especialmente en aplicaciones de material rodante.
Nivel de inglés avanzado.
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.