Mechanical Design Technician

Valeo; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking an engineer to join our Mechanical Development team in a full-time role. You will execute 3D parametric models, generate 2D drawings, and define overall part design and mechanical concepts in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include applying Valeo design rules, negotiating tooling feasibility, performing clearance checks, and owning structural/thermal simulations (FEA) with tolerance stacks.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a technical field is preferred; experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• CATIA design experience preferred, but other design software experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Execute 3D parametric models, modifications, packaging studies, and 2D production drawings.
• Defines overall part design, mechanical concepts, and primary component sizing.
• Apply plastic molding and Valeo design rules (draft angles, wall thickness, parting lines) provided by checklists/guidelines.
• Negotiate tooling feasibility with tooling engineers and suppliers; promotes standardizations.
• Run clearance/interference checks and standard section cuts.
• Own structural/thermal simulations (FEA), worst-case tolerance stacks, and design sign-offs.
• Manage file check-in/check-out, PDM/PLM lifecycle states, and BOM accuracy.
• Validate release readiness, baseline milestones, and customer engineering change requests (ECR).

Skills

3D parametric modeling

Mechanical design concepts

Education

Associate's Degree in a technical field

Tools

CATIA

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.

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

• Execute 3D parametric models, modifications, packaging studies, and 2D production drawings.
• Defines overall part design, mechanical concepts, and primary component sizing.
• Apply plastic molding and Valeo design rules (draft angles, wall thickness, parting lines) provided by checklists/guidelines.
• Negotiate tooling feasibility with tooling engineers and suppliers; promotes standardizations.
• Run clearance/interference checks and standard section cuts.
• Own structural/thermal simulations (FEA), worst-case tolerance stacks, and design sign-offs.
• Manage file check-in/check-out, PDM/PLM lifecycle states, and BOM accuracy.
• Validate release readiness, baseline milestones, and customer engineering change requests (ECR).

What You Should Have

• Associate's Degree in a technical field is preferred, but experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• Catia design experience preferred, but other design software experience will be considered.

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 talent. Are you 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 Details

• Job: Engineering Disciplines
• Organization: Mechanical Development
• Schedule: Full time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Job Type: Permanent contract
• Job Posting Date: 2026-10-15

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 of 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 Join Valeo! As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share