R&D Co-Op

Valeo Kapec.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Valeo in Auburn Hills, MI, invites engineering students to join its Wipers R&D Co‑op for the January rotation. You will work in a dynamic lab with experienced engineers, performing setup, tests, data collection, and reporting under guidance from mentors.

You are pursuing an engineering degree (mechanical preferred), with a strong mechanical aptitude, and you are proficient in Word and Excel; you will contribute to product development and gain hands-on experience on real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in engineering degree program, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem solving.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Contribute on the product development team working with experienced R&D engineers.
• Assist/perform laboratory tests including setup, monitoring, data collection and reporting under guidance of senior lab technicians.
• Record data accurately and communicate results or issues clearly.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Engineering degree program (Mechanical preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

About The Role:

As a Wipers R&D Co-op you will learn and work in a dynamic hands-on environment with plenty of opportunities to volunteer for special problem-solving projects where you can really make a difference for the company and / or the customer. Your ideas and suggestions are valued.

Seeking a Co-Op for the January rotation.

Responsibilities:

• You will be a key contributors on the product development team working alongside experienced R&D engineers.
• You assist / Perform laboratory tests, including set-up, monitoring, measurement, data collection and reporting under guidance of more senior lab technicians in a test laboratory.
• You are responsible for the proper recording of data collected, and communication of results and/or problems.

What You Should Have:

You are currently enrolled in an Engineering degree program, preferably Mechanical Engineering degree or related field is required. You have a mechanical aptitude. You are proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

What We Offer:

• Real world work assignments and the opportunity to make an impact on our business
• Opportunity to collaborate with talented teams across the organization
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

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

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Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Job Type:

Trainee / Internship Job Posting Date: 2026-11-11 Join Us !

• 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