Senior Technician – Mechanical Engineer
Location: Lisbon (Stª Apolónia), subject to travel required to perform the duties of the role.
Number of vacancies: 1 02/02/2026
About the role
We are looking for a Senior Technician for the Maintenance and Engineering Department with in-depth knowledge of rolling stock and the railway regulatory framework to assist in the design, analysis, and monitoring of technical projects.
Main Responsibilities
- Conduct studies and prepare technical specifications and tender documents for the acquisition, modernisation or refurbishment of rolling stock or its systems, managing them technically until their final acceptance;
- Participate in the analysis and design of technical modifications to rolling stock;
- Analyse, verify and approve technical documentation associated with new and modernised rolling stock or its equipment and systems;
- Monitor and supervise the development of manufacturing and/or modification processes by carrying out/participating in inspections, audits and tests of equipment and vehicles to say their performance and compliance with applicable requirements;
- Collaborate in the certification and authorisation processes for rolling stock in accordance with the provisions of the applicable European Regulations.
Mandatory Requirements
- Higher education degree in Mechanical Engineering, complemented by a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of rolling stock, its operating systems and the regulations and technical standards of the railway sector;
- Knowledge in the area of Mechanical Design using automatic calculation;
- Computer skills in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word and PowerPoint);
- Good knowledge of English (spoken and written);
- Ability to think critically, synthesise information and pay attention to detail;
- Initiative and proactivity;
- Good organisational skills, combined with a strong focus on quality and safety;
- Ability to adapt to new situations and new working methods;
- High sense of responsibility;
- Good interpersonal and teamwork skills;
- Attitude and behaviour guided by high standards of ethics, rigour and loyalty;
- Category B driving licence;
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
We offer
- Integration into a solid, collaborative and stable company;
- Permanent employment contract;
- Mobility benefits, with access to CP train travel and European rail transport facilities;
- Health insurance;
- Access to exclusive benefits through agreements and partnerships with various entities.
Selection Process
The selection process may include a psychological assessment, a technical knowledge test, and an interview. The selection stages are eliminatory.
Admission is subject to physical fitness for the role, as assessed by a medical examination.
Application
Only applications submitted via the online form by 25 February 2026 will be considered. Please ensure that all fields are completed.
Applications must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and Certificate of Academic Qualifications listing the subjects studied in higher education, sent to recrutamento@cp.pt, quoting reference RE04DPC/2026. Applications that do not comply with this requirement will not be considered.
For any further clarification, please contact us by email at recrutamento@cp.pt and indicate the reference RE04DPC/2026.
