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.

Product Maintenance Mechanical 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 Maintenance and After-Sales Engineering Directorate, as part of the Structure and Running Gear team, participating directly in the development of technical solutions for Talgo trains in commercial service. The position will be located at our Majadahonda center.
Your mission will be to perform product maintenance engineering, analyzing and validating structural and running gear solutions, providing support for in-service incidents, and contributing to the continuous improvement of the product subject to customer approval.
To achieve this, you will perform functions such as:

Performing structural and running gear analyses of aluminum and steel components, as well as secondary structures onboard Talgo trains.
Developing concept designs and validation through calculation (FEM), oriented towards problem-solving and the replacement or improvement of components in service.
Preparing technical calculation and validation reports, documentation for authorities and customers, and supporting the approval of modifications.
Analyzing the root cause of operational problems related to structure and running gear, defining and implementing corrective actions.
Collaborating with other departments and suppliers, reviewing calculations performed by third parties, and providing technical support during tests and trials.

What we are looking for in you

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Superior or Bachelor's).
Desirable experience of at least 3 years in calculation, design, or product maintenance, preferably in a railway environment.
Knowledge of finite element analysis (ANSYS APDL or Workbench, NX Simcenter 3D, LIMITCAE or others).
Proficiency in 3D design tools, preferably NX or I‑DEAS, and knowledge of manufacturing processes and joining techniques.
Upper-intermediate level of English (B2 or higher).
Availability for occasional national and international travel.

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 intensive working hours in summer. Possibility of 2 remote work days after 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.
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 opportunity 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 around the world!

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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 la Dirección de Ingeniería de Mantenimiento y Post‑Venta, como parte del equipo de Estructura y Rodadura, participando de forma directa en el desarrollo de soluciones técnicas para los trenes Talgo en servicio comercial. La posición estará ubicada en nuestro centro de Majadahonda.
Tu misión será realizar ingeniería de mantenimiento de producto, analizando y validando soluciones estructurales y de rodadura, dando soporte a incidencias en servicio y contribuyendo a la mejora continua del producto bajo aprobación del cliente.
Y para ello, realizarás funciones como:

Realizar análisis estructurales y de rodadura de componentes de aluminio y acero, así como de estructuras secundarias embarcadas en los trenes Talgo.
Desarrollar diseños de concepto y validación mediante cálculo (FEM), orientados a la resolución de problemas y a la sustitución o mejora de componentes en servicio.
Elaborar informes técnicos de cálculo y validación, documentación para autoridades y clientes, y soporte a la aprobación de modificaciones.
Analizar causa raíz de problemas en explotación relacionados con estructura y rodadura, definiendo e implantando acciones correctivas.
Colaborar con otros departamentos y con proveedores, revisando cálculos realizados por terceros y dando soporte técnico durante ensayos y pruebas.

Lo que buscamos en ti

Ingeniería Superior Mecánica o Grado.
Experiencia deseable de al menos 3 años en cálculo, diseño o mantenimiento de producto, preferiblemente en entorno ferroviario.
Conocimientos en análisis por elementos finitos (ANSYS APDL o Workbench, NX Simcenter 3D, LIMITCAE u otros).
Manejo de herramientas de diseño 3D, deseable NX o I‑DEAS, y conocimientos de procesos de fabricación y técnicas de unión.
Nivel medio‑alto de inglés (B2 o superior).
Disponibilidad para viajes puntuales nacionales e internacionales.

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.
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.