Discipline Technician

Valeo; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking an electronics-leaning engineer to lead technical execution in automotive projects. The role focuses on vision systems, problem solving with QRQC, and cross-functional collaboration across Disciplines to ensure seamless project delivery.

You will mentor engineers, develop design standards for Newness levels 2-3, and contribute to the digitalization roadmap while promoting continuous improvement in a global R&D context.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electronics required.
• 5 years in a similar role, automotive experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment, initiative and quality in an R&D environment.
• Experience with vision systems (camera, imager technology) preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; self-motivated and energetic.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of engineering projects, including new designs based on existing knowledge or rules.
• Serve as referent for problem solving using Valeo QRQC methodologies to identify root causes.
• Effectively communicate complex technical solutions to internal and external customers.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across teams and divisions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Discipline Engineers.

Skills

Vision systems

Self-starter

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree in Electronics

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.

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join us and take part in the autonomous and connected car revolution at Valeo.

Depending on their scope, the incumbent will be in charge of one the domain :

Budget

• Budget Commitment: Demonstrate commitment to achieving project budgets by optimizing resource allocation and adhering to cost-effective engineering practices.

Support operations:

• Lead Complex Projects: Lead the technical execution of engineering projects, particularly those involving Newness levels 2-3 (new designs based on existing knowledge or design based on existing rules).
• Technical Problem Solving: Serve as a referent for critical problem solving within the Discipline, utilizing Valeo standard methodologies like QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Customer Communication: Effectively communicate complex technical solutions and challenges to internal and external customers, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Technical Transversal Sharing: Proactively share technical knowledge and best practices across teams and divisions, fostering collaboration and knowledge dissemination.

Competencies:

• Technical Coaching and Mentoring: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Discipline Engineers, fostering their professional development and expertise.
• Design Standards Development: Leverage expertise to build, improve, and validate design standards for Newness levels 2-3, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and Valeo’s strategic objectives.

Efficiency:

• Digitalization Roadmap Execution: Actively participate in the execution of the Discipline’s Digitalization Roadmap, identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyze problem-solving outcomes to identify systemic issues and propose improvements to existing processes and methodologies.

Innovation:

• Innovative Solution Development: Propose and contribute to the development of innovative solutions to engineering challenges, leveraging existing technologies and methodologies.
• Intellectual Property Protection: Identify patentable inventions arising from innovative solutions and actively participate in the patent filing process (IP).

Collaboration and Influence:

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders from other Disciplines to ensure seamless project execution and integrated solutions.

Let’s talk about you…

• Associates Degree in Electronics or related field
• 5 years experience in similar role, automotive experience preferred
• The person must be able to demonstrate a level of commitment, initiative and quality of workmanshiprequired within an R&D Environment.
• Experience with vision systems (camera, imager technology) preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident, articulate, self motivated, determined & energetic.
• Self-starter, motivated individual who can work alone, with little supervision.

Join us!

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 talents. You are looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about valeo : https://www.valeo.com

Job:

Engineering Disciplines

Organization:

System

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-10-02

_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_