Test & Validation Engineer

Valeo Kapec.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Valeo is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to support project execution, documentation, data analysis, and process discipline adherence. The role focuses on learning foundational skills while applying established engineering practices within a global automotive supplier.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, contribute to design and testing documentation, and help optimize resources while aligning with Valeo's digitalization roadmap and innovation goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Experience with heat transfers and heat exchangers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate budget awareness and optimize resource utilization within scope.
• Assist senior engineers in project execution for Newness levels 1 designs.
• Create and maintain accurate technical documentation, including design specs and test reports.
• Collect, analyze, and report technical data to support decision making.
• Apply Discipline design processes and methodologies consistently.
• Pursue technical learning and stay updated on industry trends.
• Adhere to the Digitalization Roadmap and use the designated tools.
• Contribute to identifying improvements to existing processes.

Skills

Budget awareness

Data analysis

Technical docs

Communication

Roadmap adherence

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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!

About the Role

As a Test & Validation Engineer, you will:

• Budget Awareness : Demonstrate awareness of project budgets and strive to optimize resource utilization within their scope of work.
• Project Execution Support : Assist senior engineers in the execution of engineering projects, focusing on tasks related to Newness levels 1 (fully applied, standard design and design based on existing rules).
• Technical Documentation : Create and maintain accurate technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and other relevant documents.
• Data Analysis and Reporting : Collect, analyze, and report on technical data, contributing to informed decision-making within the team.
• Discipline Design Process Application : Demonstrate proficiency in applying the established Discipline design processes and methodologies.
• Technical Learning : Actively seek opportunities to learn and develop technical skills within the Discipline, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• Digitalization Roadmap Adherence : Adhere to the Discipline's Digitalization Roadmap, utilizing designated tools and processes to ensure efficiency in their work.
• Continuous Improvement Identification : Contribute to the identification of potential improvements to existing processes and methodologies based on their experience.
• Innovation : N/A - At this stage, the focus is on developing foundational skills and applying existing knowledge.
• Effective Communication : Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, ensuring clear and concise information exchange.

What You Should Have

• A Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field is required.
• Experience working with heat transfers heat exchangers is preferred.

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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Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-11-09 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