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.

Young Talent 2026

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 operate in extreme conditions, such as crossing the Saudi Arabian desert at 300 km/h or traversing countries with temperatures as low as -45º in Kazakhstan.

🎓What is the Young Talent Program?

Our Young Talent Program is a unique opportunity for recently graduated engineers seeking a permanent, high-impact position in the railway sector.

For 12 months, you will embark on a training program that will allow you to get to know different key departments at Talgo, gaining a 360º view of the company. Your mission will be to fully understand the train's life cycle and the relationship between the different areas, from the bidding phase to product operation.

Upon completion of the program, you will continue your experience by joining one of our technical teams.

🛠️ What will you do during the program?

You will integrate into the company with the reference center in Las Matas (Madrid), where you will participate in a training plan designed for you to understand in depth how the company works:

You will understand the complete life cycle of the train, from its design and development to its manufacture, validation, and commissioning.
You will learn how our trains are designed and developed, collaborating with engineering teams in different phases of the project.
You will collaborate in the testing, validation, and commissioning phase, learning the real behavior of the train in operation.
You will carry out rotations through different areas to have a transversal view of the business.

🔍 What we are looking for in you:

Degree or Master's in Industrial, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Automation Engineering and/or similar.
Availability to start in October 2026. It is essential to have completed the degree before joining.
No previous experience required.
Minimum English level C1. Knowledge of other languages will be valued.
Availability to work rotating shifts or travel during the program.
Interest in starting your career in the railway sector.

🫱🏽 🫲🏽 At Talgo, we offer you:

Permanent contract from day one.
12-month transversal training program.
Compensation package consisting of fixed salary + variable + pension plan + health insurance.
Full-time (no remote work option during the training stage of the program). Rotating shifts may be required depending on the training area.
Access to our language school.
Career plan designed for your professional profile and continuous training opportunities.

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 first 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 operar en condiciones extremas como cruzar el desierto de Arabia Saudí a 300 km/h o atravesar países con temperaturas de hasta -45º en Kazajistán.

🎓¿Qué es el Programa Young Talent?

Nuestro Programa Young Talent es una oportunidad única para ingenieros/as recién titulados/as que buscan una incorporación indefinida y de alto impacto en el sector ferroviario.

Durante 12 meses, te embarcarás en un programa de formación que te permitirá conocer diferentes departamentos clave de Talgo, obteniendo una visión 360º de la compañía. Tu misión será comprender íntegramente el ciclo de vida del tren y la relación entre las diferentes áreas, desde la fase de la oferta hasta la operación del producto.

Al finalizar el programa, continuarás tu experiencia uniéndote a alguno de nuestros equipos técnicos.

🛠️ ¿Qué harás durante el programa?

Te integrarás en la compañía con centro de referencia en Las Matas (Madrid), donde participarás en un plan formativo diseñado para que comprendas en profundidad cómo funciona la compañía:

Comprenderás el ciclo de vida completo del tren, desde su diseño y desarrollo hasta su fabricación, validación y puesta en servicio.
Conocerás cómo se diseñan y desarrollan nuestros trenes, colaborando con equipos de ingeniería en distintas fases del proyecto.
Colaborarás en la fase de pruebas, validación y puesta en marcha, conociendo el comportamiento real del tren en operación.
Realizarás rotaciones por diferentes áreas para tener una visión transversal del negocio.

🔍 Lo que buscamos en ti:

Grado o Máster en Ingeniería Industrial, Eléctrica, Electrónica, Mecánica, Automática y/o similares.
Disponibilidad para incorporación en octubre 2026. Imprescindible haber finalizado la titulación antes de la incorporación.
No se requiere experiencia previa.
Nivel de inglés mínimo C1. Se valorará el conocimiento de otros idiomas.
Disponibilidad para realizar turnos rotativos o viajes durante el programa.
Interés en comenzar tu carrera en el sector ferroviario.

🫱🏽 🫲🏽 En Talgo, te ofrecemos:

Contrato indefinido desde el primer día.
Programa de formación transversal de 12 meses.
Paquete retributivo compuesto por salario fijo + variable + plan de pensiones + seguro médico.
Jornada completa (sin opción de teletrabajo durante la etapa formativa del programa). Podrás encontrar turnos rotativos en función del área de formación.
Acceso a nuestra escuela de idiomas.
Plan de carrera diseñado para tu perfil profesional y oportunidades de formación continua.