Environmental Test & Validation Intern (Year-Round)

Valeo; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo seeks an Environmental Test & Validation Intern to assist engineers from RFQ through customer acceptance, supporting product validation activities year-round. The role involves planning, test execution, and collaboration across global teams to deliver robust camera systems and situational awareness solutions.

Ideal candidates are current students or recent graduates pursuing in related fields and possess a basic familiarity with LabVIEW/TestStand and programming languages like Java or

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field OR a recent graduate.
• Experience in National Instruments (LabVIEW or TestStand) is a plus.
• Proficient in programming languages (Java, Python) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Test and Validation planning and execution support for environmental tests.
• Assist with writing detailed validation plans and test specs to meet Valeo requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams and test houses across multiple locations (Troy, Shenzhen, Prague, etc.).
• Develop test environment solutions with M&T to support DV/PV and ensure high quality standards.

Skills

Java

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Mechatronics or related field

Tools

NI LabVIEW

NI TestStand

Job description

Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join Valeo and revolutionize the comfort and well-being of all passengers!

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.

About the Role

As an Environmental Test & Validation Intern, Our mission is to be the World Leader for Vision Systems within the automotive industry by developing innovative cameras systems and providing situational awareness solutions using cutting edge technology. The Test & Validation Intern will be assist engineers for Product Validation activities from request for quotation (RFQ) phase to final customer acceptance.

Seeking a current student or recent graduate to start as soon as possible and work on a year-round basis.

Responsibilities Also Include

Communication / Network

• Test service request process, review and analysis.
• Analyze customer specification with the product Project Team Member and quality PTM, challenge the tests requested and define the final validation plan to build the final offer
• Define the need of specific tools or bench (characterization, reliability...)

Planning

• Assist with writing the detailed validation plan and test specification including both customer validation and also Valeo requirements (to achieve quality targets)
• Schedule the validation plan and assist the test with the support of laboratory resources (technicians…)
• Assist with customer and project team for environmental validations (methods and results) wherever the tests are located (Troy, Shenzen, Bietigheim, Prague, external lab…)
• Work in parallel with the project team; contribute to correct the design in order to meet product performance.

Test Execution

• Familiarize with working system using bench equipment to enable view on delivered product and to understand customer problems
• Work with Methods & Tools (M&T) team to develop test environment solutions to enable Design & Process Validation (DV/PV)
• Governance of Test setup and verification of test platforms supported by lab operations technical support
• Governance of Test setup of Test script development (using NI LabVIEW / TestStand) supported by both M&T and lab operations technical support
• Encourage a Safety focus dedicated to maintaining high quality standards.

Efficiency

• Contribute to the improvements of the laboratory’s tools such as : instruction sheet, development and validation of test environment processes automation
• Minimise test cycle times
• Provide work instructions to test houses to enable efficient transfer of test equipment
• Support Project team with analysis of failure modes

What You Should Have

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field OR a recent graduate.
• Experience in National Instruments (LabVIEW/or TestStand) is a plus.
• Proficient in programing languages (Java, Python) is a plus.

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