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: 30.000-45.000K 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