Mechanical Engineer

Valeo India Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo India Private Limited in Chennai is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Mechanical Engineering team with design, development and validation of automotive systems, ensuring quality and reliability.

You will collaborate with global colleagues to implement engineering tasks, manage budgets in scope, document technical work clearly, and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation in sustainable mobility.

Responsibilities

• Budget Awareness: Demonstrate awareness of project budgets and strive to optimize resource utilization within their scope of work.
• Technical Solution Execution: Execute technical solutions for engineering tasks, focusing on Newness levels 1-2 as defined.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare clear technical reports, specifications and presentations to communicate work.

Job description

Engineering Mechanical Engineer 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.

Depending on his/her scope, the incumbent will be in charge of one the domain : Budget Budget Awareness : Demonstrate awareness of project budgets and strive to optimize resource utilization within their scope of work. Support operations : Technical Solution Execution : Execute technical solutions for engineering tasks within defined projects, focusing on Newness levels 1-2 (fully applied or design based on existing rules). Problem Solving Support : Actively participate in problem-solving initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers, applying Valeo standard methodologies like QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) to analyze issues and contribute to solution finding. Technical Documentation : Prepare clear and concise technical documentation, including reports, specifications, and presentations, to effectively communicate their work.

Competencies: Technical Development : Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge within the Discipline, staying abreast of industry trends and advancements. Technical Coaching : Provide technical guidance and support to Discipline Junior Engineers, fostering their onboarding and skill development. Design Standard Application : Apply existing design standards effectively in their work, ensuring alignment with Valeo's guidelines and best practices.

Efficiency : Digitalization Roadmap Adoption : Actively adopt and utilize digital tools and processes outlined in the Discipline's Digitalization Roadmap to enhance efficiency and productivity. Continuous Improvement Contribution : Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for optimization within their scope of work and suggesting improvements to existing processes.

Innovation : Innovative Thinking : Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and contribute innovative ideas to enhance existing solutions or develop new approaches. Intellectual Property Awareness : Develop an understanding of intellectual property protection and contribute to the identification of potentially patentable inventions.

Collaboration and Influence : Effective Communication : Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders within the team, ensuring clear and concise information exchange. Teamwork : Collaborate effectively with other engineers and team members to achieve project objectives and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Job: Engineering Disciplines Organization: Mechanical Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-06-16

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