Mechatronics Validation Co-Op – ADAS & Lab Testing

valeo; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Valeo in Michigan is seeking a Test & Validation Co-Op within its Mechatronics rotational program. You will develop foundational skills to become a world-class Validation Engineer in the automotive ADAS systems sector, supporting the product validation lifecycle from RFQ to customer acceptance.

Rotations cover Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Validation & Testing, and Warranty. You will work with NI LabVIEW/TestStand, Python or Java, and bench instrumentation, contributing to validation

Qualifications

• Currently a student pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering
• Interest in National Instruments tools (LabVIEW/TestStand) and programming languages like Python or Java
• Analytical mindset with ability to read technical documents

Responsibilities

• Validation Planning: Assist in analyzing customer specifications and defining validation plans that meet both customer and Valeo quality targets.
• Test Execution: Learn to use bench equipment and laboratory tools (thermal chambers, IPx) to understand delivered products and identify failures.
• Technical Tools: Gain hands-on experience in developing test scripts using NI LabVIEW and TestStand under the guidance of the Methods & Tools team.
• Problem Management: Support the "Device Under Test" (DUT) failure analysis process and participate in weekly reviews with the project team.
• Reporting: Assist in generating test reports, conducting data peer-reviews, and maintaining project dashboards.
• Lab Efficiency: Contribute to the automation of test environment processes and the improvement of laboratory instruction sheets.

Skills

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

Java

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NI LabVIEW

TestStand

Job description

Valeo in Michigan is seeking a Test & Validation Co-Op within its Mechatronics rotational program. You will develop foundational skills to become a world-class Validation Engineer in the automotive ADAS systems sector, supporting the product validation lifecycle from RFQ to customer acceptance.

Rotations cover Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Validation & Testing, and Warranty. You will work with NI LabVIEW/TestStand, Python or Java, and bench instrumentation, contributing to validation