Automation Engineer

US01 VALEO NORTH AMERICA; Seymour (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Test Engineer within Site Process/Manufacturing Engineering to join a leading mobility tech company. You will develop test programs, validate equipment, and ensure coverage for high-speed automotive systems.

Collaborate with Software Validation and R&D teams to meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards while driving cost-effective improvements across manufacturing tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering.
• 4+ years PLC programming experience, preferably using Siemens, on robotic equipment.
• Experience programming PLCs in a high-speed automotive environment.
• Experience using IntelliAim by Dajac and Variable Voltage/Variable Frequency Drivers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements, regulations, and internal specs to inform testing strategies.
• Develop EOLT specifications for new equipment (Hardware & Software).
• Design and develop complex test programs, processes and systems to measure product functionality in electrical and programming domains.
• Analyze test cases and failures, proposing actions based on results.
• Check functional tester software development and test coverage during design reviews with R&D.

Skills

PLC programming

Robotic equipment

IntelliAim by Dajac

VFDs (Voltage/Frequency Drivers)

Education

Bachelors in Electronics / Electrical / Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC

IntelliAim by Dajac

VFDs

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 tech global company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent 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 leaders in our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest global innovative companies.

What You Will Win As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

What You Will Do

• Analyze customer requirements, legal regulations and internal specification to be applied in Testing strategies of products
• Develop EOLT specifications for new equipment (Hardware & Software)
• Design and develop complex test programs, process and systems to measure product functionality and integrality in the electrical and programming domains
• Analyze test cases and failure, providing scenarios and proposing actions based on results
• Check product SW and Test Methodology/Coverage during DFT Design Review, with R&D interaction
• May make some functional Tester software development and improvements
• Check the functional testers development (review of technical issues and planning)
• Work with the Software Validation Team to ensure complete test coverage of all requirements
• Analyze the customer specifications, legal requirements and internal specifications towards the development of electronic test plans
• Support the creation of test equipment specifications and tester hardware specifications used in the development of automated test rack systems
• Perform validation, capabilities, test coverage and stability performance of testers
• Monitor testing TLR, analyze defects, and propose action plans to reduce
• Validate PG RAISE and CdC standards which are created by M/D Standard Owners
• Validate any change of standard propose by sites in new investments for Testing equipment
• Validate the assembly line included on each CAA, in concept, cycle time and investment values
• Contribute in the product & process FMEA, assisting Testing technicians in daily activities
• Support transition of newly developed processes into series production, providing process / equipment specification and qualification
• Define activities to permit integration of testing equipment into more complex manufacturing cells
• Perform survey of equipment in continuous improvement & cost reduction mindset to optimize investments, material & labor costs
• Develop an industrial cross-project competence
• Promote the Valeo Industrial standard rules and procedures
• Ensure the respect of Safety and Environment procedures of Valeo Group

What You Should Have

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineer (or other relevant Engineering discipline)
• You have 4+ years of PLC programming experience, preferably using Siemens, of robotic equipment
• You have experience programming PLCs in a high-speed automotive environment
• You preferably have experience using IntelliAim by Dajac and Variable Voltage/Variable Frequency Drivers

Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!

Diversity by nature At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? At Valeo we have more than 100,000 employees across the globe!

Job: Test Engineer Organization: Site Process/Manufacturing Engineering Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-10-01

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

Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you! More information on www.valeo.com

All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share