VUE Junior R&D Project Leader

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Valeo is a global tech company that designs innovative solutions to reinvent mobility. We are an automotive supplier partnering with automakers and new mobility companies worldwide. Our vision is to create greener and more secure mobility through solutions focused on intuitive driving and reducing CO2 emissions. We are leaders in our industry and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

The Valeo VIE Program is available to citizens of the European Economic Area (EU + Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland) aged between 18 and 28. This program offers opportunities to work for our subsidiaries around the world.

Business France, the French agency responsible for international business development, manages all administrative procedures for your assignment. Ensure you meet Business France's eligibility criteria to apply for a VIE:

Please note: Your application must be submitted in English for consideration by our international teams and partners at Valeo worldwide.

Please note: You cannot apply for a VIE assignment in your country of citizenship as part of your international development.

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Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join the automotive electrification and e-mobility revolution at Valeo!

With over , employees and a turnover of 16.4 billion euros, we have been a market leader in automotive supply for a century. The Erlangen, Germany site focuses on Powertrain Systems. Our department is seeking a VIE Junior R&D Project Engineer for 12 months. We research, develop, and test hardware components and systems for electric powertrains in hybrid and fully electric vehicles.

You will coordinate and manage work packages within your project area, ensuring timely delivery of results to management within budget and quality standards.

You will be involved in the company's strategic direction and support the R&D management team by creating analyses, cost breakdowns, presentations, and updating process documents and instructions.

You will work closely with the Technical Project Manager and other internal stakeholders, defining work packages, monitoring progress, and ensuring the delivery of technical components according to requirements.

You will have responsibility within your project scope, fostering cooperation between project teams, clusters, and line functions.

You will assist in planning and executing the project budget and schedule.

About you

You have a degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, automotive engineering, or a related field.

Ideally, you have experience in automotive product development and related processes (ISO/TS, APQP, Automotive SPICE).

You possess knowledge of electric or hybrid drive systems.

You have managed small to complex projects, preferably in the automotive sector.

You are fluent in English; proficiency in German is a plus.

You have strong communication skills, an international mindset, and openness to new cultures and working methods.

You are humble, attentive, positive, professional, and diplomatic.

Please remember to apply in English to facilitate the process with our managers.

Why Valeo?

• Participate in innovative projects with our experts
• Be part of an inclusive and multicultural company
• Explore career opportunities nationally and internationally
• Contribute to green mobility initiatives
• Find purpose in your work

Our recruitment process involves several steps: an initial conversation with a talent acquisition specialist, an interview with your future manager, and a final interview with the HR department. We are ready—are you?