Mechanical System Engineer

ABYLSEN is the engineering consultancy within the HOUSE OF ABY Group, supporting its clients in the delivery of their technology projects through expert consultants. Their mission: to provide expertise, innovation and the ability to deliver.

For over 20 years, Abylsen has established itself as a major player in engineering consultancy in Europe and supports more than 660 clients with their industrial, digital and operational projects.

Our areas of expertise:

• R&D

• Production & operations

• Digital & IT

• Industrialization

• Validation & testing

• Maintenance & safety

We are looking for a Mechanical System Engineer to join our Rail Engineering Unit and contribute to advanced railway projects, with a focus on the development and integration of gangway and railway coupling subsystems .

Main activities:

• Define, manage, and verify mechanical subsystem requirements in compliance with railway standards and project specifications.
• Support the integration of mechanical subsystems into railway vehicles, managing mechanical, kinematic, structural, and functional interfaces.
• Contribute to subsystem architecture, configuration, and operating modes .
• Coordinate Verification & Validation activities , including functional, mechanical, and integration testing.
• Act as the technical reference for assigned subsystems, interfacing with customers, suppliers, designers, and project teams .
• Participate in Design Reviews and technical meetings.
• Collaborate with Requirements Management, Mechanical Design, Structural Engineering, RAMS, Safety, Validation, and Manufacturing teams.
• Prepare and review technical specifications, interface documentation, test procedures, and verification reports .

Technical skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Aerospace Engineering , or a related field.
• Experience or knowledge of System Engineering applied to mechanical systems .
• Experience in requirements management, interface definition, mechanical integration, and V&V .
• Knowledge of mechanical/kinematic interfaces, loads, movements, installation constraints, and operating conditions.
• Good communication skills and proficiency in technical English .
• Experience in the railway industry and knowledge of gangway, coupler, or inter-vehicle connection systems will be considered a plus.

Other information:

• Workplace: Pistoia, Tuscany, Italy
• Smartworking: 1 day per week

We offer:

• Permanent contract
• RAL: K
• Supplementary health care assistance "Fondo Est"
• Free access to +500 gyms throughout Italy

No barriers should hold talent back! Committed to equal opportunities, our Group embraces an inclusive approach: every role is open to everyone, and we actively support the integration of people with disabilities.

This announcement is addressed to both sexes, in accordance with Laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and nationalities, in accordance with Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03