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R&D Mechanical Engineer (M/F/D)

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Education in mechanics or electrical engineering
  • 3-5 years of experience in a similar position or within project network
  • Knowledge of Catia V5
  • Very good knowledge of English

Responsibilities

  • Analyze specifications in order to define performance criteria to be achieved
  • Design 3D models (CATIA) and prepare definition files for products, prototypes and test means
  • Prepare 2D drawings (CATIA) with functional dimensioning according to ISO standard
  • Lead design activities with internal and external contributors

About the company

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Valeo

Automotive Parts & Components

As a technology company and partner to all automakers and new mobility players, Valeo innovates to make mobility cleaner, safer and smarter. Valeo is a technological and industrial leader in electrification, driving assistance systems, reinvention of the interior experience and lighting everywhere. These four areas, vital to the transformation of mobility, are the Group's growth drivers. Valeo in figures: 20 billion euros in sales in 2022; 109,900 employees at December 31, 2022; 29 countries, 183 plants, 21 research centers, 44 development centers, 18 distribution platforms. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange. -- Valeo, entreprise technologique, partenaire de tous les constructeurs automobiles et des nouveaux acteurs de la mobilité, œuvre pour une mobilité plus propre, plus sûre et plus intelligente, grâce à ses innovations. Valeo dispose d’un leadership technologique et industriel dans l’électrification, les aides à la conduite, la réinvention de la vie à bord et l'éclairage à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur du véhicule. Ces quatre domaines, essentiels à la transformation de la mobilité, sont les vecteurs de croissance du Groupe. Valeo en chiffres : 20 milliards d’euros de CA en 2022 ; 109 900 collaborateurs au 31 décembre 2022 ; 29 pays, 183 sites de production, 21 centres de recherche, 44 centres de développement, 18 plateformes de distribution. Valeo est coté à la Bourse de Paris.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryAutomotive Parts & Components
Company size10001

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Job description

Valeo is a tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility. We are an automotive supplier partner to automakers and new mobility actors worldwide. Our vision? Invent a greener and more secured mobility, thanks to solutions focusing on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

Valeo is a global technology company, designing groundbreaking solutions that are reinventing mobility. We are an automotive partner to car manufacturers and new mobility players worldwide. Our vision? To create cleaner and safer mobility through solutions focused on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are a leader in our businesses and recognized as one of the world's most innovative companies.

At the Valeo plant in Czechowice-Dziedzice, we manufacture powertrain systems that support the reduction of fuel consumption and lower exhaust emissions. This includes starters, air throttles, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves, electromechanical actuators, and innovative electric drives.


Job description:

  • Analyze specifications in order to define performance criteria to be achieved;

  • Develop innovative and reliable solutions that fulfill specifications;

  • Design 3D models (CATIA) and prepare definition files for products, prototypes and test means;

  • Prepare 2D drawings (CATIA) with functional dimensioning according to ISO standard;

  • Lead design activities with internal and external contributors;

  • Prepare technical files to justify choice of concept and solutions;

  • Build tolerance stack-up and optimize dimensioning;

  • Define and identify functional and critical characteristics;

  • Support the project planning edition and update;

  • Present product definition status at Design Review and Drawing Review;

  • Manage Product definition files into PLM database and BOM building.

Requirements:

  • Education in mechanics or electrical engineering;

  • 3-5 years of experience on a similar position or within project network;

  • Knowledge of Catia V5;

  • Experience in project network will be a strong asset;

  • Engineering mindset and good knowledge of technical drawing;

  • Very good knowledge of English;

  • Teamwork spirit and good organizational skills;

  • Curiosity and readiness for challenges.


What We Offer:

  • Attractive working conditions with hybrid model possibility;

  • Access to comprehensive internal and external training and development programs;

  • Private medical care (Medicover) with a wide range of services;

  • Additional health and life insurance coverage;

  • Participation in the Employee Retirement Program (PPE);

  • Access to the Medicover Benefit Cafeteria platform (including the Medicover Sport card subsidy) and other social allowances.

Job:

R&D Engineer

Organization:

Site P0/P1 R&D

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Job Posting Date:

2025-12-02

Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join:
- one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
- a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
- more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
- a business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact if its activities and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com

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