Railway Train Validation Manager
Teoresi Group • Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
**Role & seniority: ** Railway Train Validation Manager (mid-level; 2+ years relevant experience)
**Stack/tools: ** CENELEC lifecycle-based validation processes; train/software configuration management (as defined by TVE); validation reporting/scheduling.
**Top 3 responsibilities: **
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Ensure validation tests are compliant with Customer EHS requirements and project-specific configurations.
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Perform train preparation/de-preparation and on-site supervision (safety briefings, coordination, technical oversight).
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Support end-to-end validation (execution, communication between teams/stakeholders, daily progress reporting to TVE, integration/commissioning/certification support).
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Must-have skills:
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Engineering degree (systems/electrical/electronic or similar).
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Fluent German + English.
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Availability for predominantly on-site work across multiple locations (Mannheim; also Salzgitter, Kassel, Berlin; plus north Europe/Czech Republic).
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Willingness for shift work and potential weekends.
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Valid first aid certification.
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Valid high-voltage training/electrical qualification (e.g., qualified/skilled electrician or equivalent).
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Ability to handle both hands-on vehicle activities and office tasks.
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Nice-to-haves:
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Fire extinguisher training (or similar).
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Experience with external test centers/third parties (e.g., VUZ Velim, Wegberg-Wildenrath).
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Location & work type: Germany (m
Full Description
We are looking for a Railway Train Validation Manager to support railway validation campaigns across multiple projects and test environments. In this role, you will ensure that validation activities are executed in compliance with applicable EHS requirements and project-specific configurations, with strong focus on structured test execution in line with the CENELEC lifecycle. You will contribute to end-to-end validation activities, from test preparation and on-site train setup to execution, supervision, and reporting during integration, commissioning, and certification phases, working closely with TVE, system engineering, commissioning, and test teams across both on-site and external test locations.
Besides Mannheim, it is also possible to join this position in Salzgitter, Kassel, or Berlin.
Your tasks
- To ensure that validation tests are 100% compliant with Customer’s Environmental Health and Safety rules
- To perform train preparation and de-preparation on Customer sites, public networks in Germany, and railway test centers (e.g. VUZ Velim Test Centre, Wegberg-Wildenrath Test Centre)
- To supervise personnel executing tests, including safety briefings, coordination, and on-site oversight
- To ensure onboard communication between test teams, driver, infrastructure, and stakeholders
- To provide daily reporting to the Test & Validation Engineer (TVE) on testing progress
- To ensure correct software configuration is uploaded on train(s) as defined by the TVE
- To support validation planning, including scheduling of test sites and activities inside and outside the Customer’s site
- To perform technical supervision of validation train(s) during testing activities
- To support internal teams (Train System, Train Design, Train Control) with technical activities (e.g. train start-up, power supply setup, configuration changes)
- To support third parties (e.g. external laboratories) with technical activities related to validation
Your profile
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (systems, electrical, electronic, or similar).
- 2+ years of relevant experience in a similar position.
- Willingness to work in multiple locations (Germany, north Europe, Czech Republic)
- Willingness to work in shifts (early, late, night) and weekends if required
- Willingness to perform both hands-on vehicle activities and office-based tasks
- Availability to work predominantly on-site
- Valid first aid certification
- Valid high-voltage training and electrical qualification (e.g. qualified/skilled electrician or equivalent)
- Fire extinguisher training or similar certification is a plus
- Fluent in both German and English
What We Offer
Take a closer look at Teoresi's benefits here: https://www.teoresigroup.com/career/benefit-germany/ Work-life balance with Flex & Remote working options
Work from Anywhere: flexibility to work for a certain period somewhere outside of Germany Up to 33 days of vacation Job Ticket Attractive Employees-Referral Campaign Health And Fitness program with Egym Wellpass Edenred City Card Exclusive employee discounts - Corporate Benefits International working atmosphere Flat organizational structure Individual training options Corporate and Team events
- Teoresi Group is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to disabilities, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or veteran status.
