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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field.
- 2 to 4 years of experience in hardware design and development, with a strong focus on digital electronics, preferred in the Automotive industry.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing digital circuits and systems for embedded applications.
- Solid understanding of microcontroller/microprocessor architectures, memory systems, and communication protocols commonly used in automotive environments.
- Proficiency in using ECAD tools for schematic capture and a good understanding of PCB layout principles.
- Experience with hardware testing and debugging using industry-standard test equipment.
- Familiarity with automotive standards and regulations (e.g., AEC-Q series, ISO 26262, EMC/EMI).
- Hands on Experience in design and validation of SMPS, Linear regulator etc.
- Experience in Measurement and Protection topologies of electronics system
- Basic knowledge in power electronics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Responsibilities:
Design and Development: Architect, design, and develop digital electronic circuits and systems for automotive applications, including microcontrollers, microprocessors, memory interfaces (DDR, Flash), communication interfaces (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, SPI, I2C, I2S, A2B), power management solutions, and digital signal processing components, SMPS design.
Schematic Capture and PCB Layout: Create detailed schematics using ECAD tools (e.g., Zuken) and collaborate with PCB designers to ensure optimal layout for signal integrity, thermal management, and manufacturability.
Component Selection and Validation: Research, select, and qualify electronic components based on performance requirements, cost, availability, and automotive-grade specifications (e.g., AEC-Q standards). Perform component-level testing and validation. Alternate component analysis, validation and selection.
Hardware Testing and Debugging: Develop and execute hardware acceptance test (HAT) plans, perform functional testing, signal integrity analysis, EMC/EMI testing, and environmental testing. Utilize high end oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment to identify and resolve hardware issues.
System Integration and Validation: Collaborate with software, mechanical, safety and system validation teams to integrate hardware components into the overall automotive system.
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive hardware documentation, including design specifications, schematics, BOMs (Bill of Materials), Worst case analysis, Electronic simulation report, test reports, and validation plans.
Compliance and Standards: Ensure designs adhere to relevant automotive industry standards, safety regulations (e.g., ISO 26262), OEM standards and EMC/EMI requirements.
Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of the latest advancements in digital electronics and automotive technologies. Identify opportunities for process improvement and design optimization.
Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve complex hardware-related issues that arise during development, testing, or production.
Job:
R&D EngineerOrganization:
ElectronicsSchedule:
Full timeEmployee Status:
RegularJob Type:
Permanent contractJob Posting Date:
2026-01-16Join 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics Engineering or a related field
- 2 to 4 years of experience in hardware design and development
- Experience in designing and implementing digital circuits for embedded applications
- Solid understanding of microcontroller/microprocessor architectures
- Proficiency in using ECAD tools for schematic capture
- Experience with hardware testing and debugging
- Familiarity with automotive standards and regulations (AEC-Q series, ISO 26262)
- Hands on Experience in design and validation of SMPS, Linear regulator
- Basic knowledge in power electronics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Valeo US Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Valeo US and has not been reviewed or approved by Valeo US.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Pay is positioned roughly in line with large automotive manufacturers’ ranges, with competitive bases described for engineers, technicians, and select salaried roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Medical coverage uses major carriers such as Blue Cross/Anthem, and premiums are described as reasonable for many roles, alongside core offerings like life insurance and an employee assistance program.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) with employer match around 5% is referenced, with structures that have included automatic contributions plus match depending on location and time, and current postings list 401(k) matching as a core benefit.
Valeo US Insights
What We Do
Valeo is an automotive supplier and partner to all automakers worldwide. As a technology company, Valeo proposes innovative products and systems that contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions and to the development of intuitive driving. In 2020, the Group generated sales of 16.4 billion euros and invested 12% of its original equipment sales in Research and Development. At December 31, 2020, Valeo had 187 plants, 20 research centers, 43 development centers and 15 distribution platforms, and employed 110,300 people in 33 countries worldwide. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
