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.

Quality Control Technician - Painting Area

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 quality department/area of our center located in Rivabellosa, in the painting area.

Your mission will be to ensure that quality management systems are employed in accordance with current regulations and company guidelines, promoting the continuous improvement of results and manufacturing processes.

To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Completing quality controls in the painting area, both upon reception and during the manufacturing phases, based on the indications in the various control guidelines.
Acting as a liaison with suppliers in the event of non-conformities, as well as acting as a liaison with the client during the mass production manufacturing.
Inspecting and receiving materials associated with painting processes, both at the supplier and at Talgo.
Performing and interpreting data from painting measurement and verification tests.

What we are looking for in you: 🔎🔎

Intermediate or Higher Industrial Degree, with knowledge or experience in the industrial painting area being very positively valued.
At least 2-3 years of experience as an industrial Quality Technician.
Experience dealing with customers and suppliers is valued.
Experience interpreting blueprints.
Intermediate level of the Office suite.
Availability to work three shifts: morning, afternoon, and night. The initial schedule is Monday to Friday, although we would need your availability to work weekends or holidays if production requires it, as well as availability to travel if necessary.

At Talgo, we offer you: 🤝🏻🖋

Permanent contract directly with Talgo.
Remuneration package consisting of a fixed salary, variable pay, and a pension plan.
For Talgo, health is a priority, and therefore we offer medical insurance, which you and your family can enjoy.
Because for Talgo, well-being drives success: 28 working days of vacation in our 2026 labor calendar.
Bus routes from Vitoria, Miranda, and Haro.
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!

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/área de calidad de nuestro centro ubicado en Rivabellosa, en el área de pintura.

Tu misión será la de asegurar que se empleen los sistemas de gestión de calidad, de acuerdo a la normativa vigente y a las directrices de la empresa, promoviendo la mejorar continua de los resultados y procesos de fabricación.

Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Completar los controles de calidad del área de pintura, tanto en la recepción como en las fases de fabricación en base a lo indicado en las diferentes pautas de control.
Actuar como interlocutor ante proveedores en el caso de que se encuentren no conformidades, así como ser interlocutor ante cliente durante la fabricación de la producción en serie.
Inspeccionar y recepcionar tanto en proveedor como en Talgo, material asociado a los procesos de pintura.
Realizar e interpretar datos procedente de ensayos de medición y verificación de pintura.

Lo que buscamos en ti: 🔎🔎

Formación de Grado Medio o Grado Superior industrial, valorando muy positivamente conocimientos o experiencia en área de pintura industrial.
Experiencia de al menos 2-3 años como Técnico/a de Calidad industrial.
Valorable experiencia con trato con clientes y proveedores.
Experiencia interpretando planos.
Nivel medio paquete Office.
Disponibilidad para trabajar a los tres turnos: mañana, tarde y noche. La jornada inicial es de lunes a viernes, aunque necesitaríamos tu disponibilidad para trabajar fines de semana o festivos, en caso de que la producción lo necesitara, así como disponibilidad para viajar si fuera necesario.

En Talgo, te ofrecemos: 🤝🏻🖋

Contrato indefinido directamente con Talgo.
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.
Porque para Talgo el bienestar impulsa el éxito: 28 días laborales de vacaciones en nuestro calendario laboral de 2026.
Rutas de autobús desde Vitoria, Miranda y Haro.
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.