Mechatronics Engineering Co-Op

valeo; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Valeo invites you to join its Mechatronics Engineering Co-Op in Troy, Michigan. You will assist with hardware debugging, sensor interfaces, and circuit analysis on ADAS prototype boards, gaining hands-on experience in a multi-disciplinary team.

Rotations across Mechanical, Electrical and Environmental Validation & Testing provide broad exposure. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Systems, Electrical, Mechanical or Computer Engineering and be authorized to work

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Interest in ADS/ADAS hardware and automotive systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with PCBa diagnostics and root cause analysis on ADAS ECU prototypes.
• Support sensor interface validation and high-speed data transmission tests.
• Perform circuit simulation and worst-case analysis to ensure robustness.

Skills

Hands-on hardware debugging

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

SIMetrix/SIMPLIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering, System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

SIMetrix/SIMPLIS

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.

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.

About the Role:

As a Mechatronics Engineering Co-Op, you will assist with:

• PCBa Diagnostics & Root Cause Analysis: Conduct hands-on hardware debugging of ADAS ECU prototypes and domain controllers, using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to identify signal integrity issues or thermal hotspots within complex, multi-layer high-density interconnect (HDI) boards.
• Sensor Interface & Data Validation: Support analyzing front-end analog conditioning circuits and validating high-speed data transmission (e.g., MIPI CSI-2, GMSL2) from the sensor to the processing SoC.
• Circuit Simulation & Worst-Case Analysis: Utilize SIMetrix/SIMPLIS to perform transient and AC analysis on power stages, ensuring circuit robustness against component tolerances and automotive voltage fluctuations (e.g., load dump scenarios).

Co-Op Department Rotations:

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Environmental Validation & Testing

What You Should Have:

You are a currently a student pursuing your Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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:

R&D Trainee/Apprentice/VIE Organization:

Electronic Design Schedule:

Part time Employee Status:

Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Job Type:

Trainee / Internship Job Posting Date:

2026-09-18 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