Railway Type Test Engineer: Electrical Systems & Validation

agap2 Switzerland; Zürich; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

agap2 Switzerland is seeking a Type Test Engineer to plan, execute and coordinate type testing and validation activities for railway vehicles and systems. You will operate at the interface between engineering, testing, commissioning, system integration and certification to support safe and reliable validation of innovative railway solutions.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, plus hands-on experience with test methods, fault analysis,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
• Professional experience in testing, validation, commissioning, or verification of complex technical systems.
• Good knowledge of electrical and electronic systems used in railway vehicles.
• Practical experience with test methods, measurement systems, fault analysis, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of railway standards and regulations (e.g., EN 50126, EN 50128, EN 50129, EN 50155).
• Knowledge of Requirements Engineering and Verification & Validation (V&V) processes.
• Experience with test management tools, requirements management systems, and measurement data analysis.
• Ability to translate test results into clear, traceable documentation.
• Excellent German and English skills, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and coordinate type tests for railway vehicles and their systems throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop test plans, specifications, procedures, and comprehensive reports.
• Conduct and support static and dynamic tests on railway systems.
• Coordinate fault analysis and resolution with engineering teams.
• Ensure traceability between requirements, verification activities, test results, and technical evidence.
• Support vehicle approval and certification activities with required test evidence.

Skills

German & English

Analytical thinking

Structured work

Multidisciplinary communication

Education

Electrical/Mechatronics/Systems Eng degree

Tools

Test methods

Measurement data analysis

V&V processes

Job description

agap2 Switzerland is seeking a Type Test Engineer to plan, execute and coordinate type testing and validation activities for railway vehicles and systems. You will operate at the interface between engineering, testing, commissioning, system integration and certification to support safe and reliable validation of innovative railway solutions.

The role requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, plus hands-on experience with test methods, fault analysis,