Valeo

Automotive electrification, ADAS, interior lighting tech

Mechanical Engineer

Design EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSantiago de Querétaro, Qro., MexicoNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

The candidate must have 0–3 years of experience in discipline engineering activities in the automotive or a relevant industry.
The candidate must have an engineering degree.
The candidate must have foundational technical knowledge within the discipline and the ability to apply engineering principles and practices to solve technical problems.
The candidate must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
The candidate must be able to communicate effectively and work independently as well as collaboratively.
The candidate must be eager to learn and develop technical expertise.
The candidate must have a basic understanding of design standards and methodologies.
The candidate must be familiar with digital tools and software relevant to the discipline.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate awareness of project budgets and optimize resource utilization within the assigned scope of work.
Execute technical solutions for engineering tasks within defined projects, focusing on newness levels 1–2: applying existing solutions or designing based on existing rules.
Participate in problem-solving initiatives under senior engineers' guidance, using Valeo standard methodologies such as Quick Response Quality Control (QRQC) to analyze issues and contribute to solutions.
Prepare clear and concise technical documentation, including reports, specifications, and presentations.
Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge within the discipline and stay current with industry trends and advancements.
Provide technical guidance and support to discipline junior engineers, fostering their onboarding and skill development.
Apply existing design standards in accordance with Valeo guidelines and best practices.
Adopt and use digital tools and processes outlined in the discipline's Digitalization Roadmap to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying optimization opportunities within the assigned scope and suggesting process improvements.
Contribute innovative ideas to enhance existing solutions or develop new approaches to problem-solving.
Develop an understanding of intellectual property protection and contribute to identifying potentially patentable inventions.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders within the team.
Collaborate with engineers and other team members to achieve project objectives.

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.

Depending on his/her scope, the incumbent will be in charge of one the domain :

Budget

Budget Awareness: Demonstrate awareness of project budgets and strive to optimize resource utilization within their scope of work.

Support operations:

Technical Solution Execution: Execute technical solutions for engineering tasks within defined projects, focusing on Newness levels 1-2 (fully applied or design based on existing rules).
Problem Solving Support: Actively participate in problem-solving initiatives under the guidance of senior engineers, applying Valeo standard methodologies like QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) to analyze issues and contribute to solution finding.
Technical Documentation: Prepare clear and concise technical documentation, including reports, specifications, and presentations, to effectively communicate their work..

Competencies:

Technical Development: Continuously develop technical skills and knowledge within the Discipline, staying abreast of industry trends and advancements.
Technical Coaching: Provide technical guidance and support to Discipline Junior Engineers, fostering their onboarding and skill development.
Design Standard Application: Apply existing design standards effectively in their work, ensuring alignment with Valeo's guidelines and best practices.

Efficiency:

Digitalization Roadmap Adoption: Actively adopt and utilize digital tools and processes outlined in the Discipline's Digitalization Roadmap to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Continuous Improvement Contribution: Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for optimization within their scope of work and suggesting improvements to existing processes.

Innovation:

Innovative Thinking: Demonstrate a proactive approach to problem-solving and contribute innovative ideas to enhance existing solutions or develop new approaches.
Intellectual Property Awareness: Develop an understanding of intellectual property protection and contribute to the identification of potentially patentable inventions.

Collaboration and Influence:

Effective Communication: Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders within the team, ensuring clear and concise information exchange.
Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with other engineers and team members to achieve project objectives and contribute to a positive and productive work environment.

Professional Experience

0-3 years of experience in Discipline Engineering activities in automotive or relevant industries.

Engineering Degree
Foundational technical knowledge within the Discipline.
Ability to apply engineering principles and practices to solve technical problems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Eagerness to learn and develop technical expertise.
Basic understanding of design standards and methodologies.
Familiarity with digital tools and software relevant to the Discipline.

Job:

Engineering Disciplines

Organization:

Mechanical

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-09-28

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

About the Company

Valeo

Automotive electrification, ADAS, interior lighting tech

Valeo creates technology for automakers to make cars cleaner, safer, and smarter, focusing on four areas: electrification, driving assistance, reinvented interior experiences, and lighting. Its products combine electrical systems, sensors, software, and lighting that are designed, manufactured, and integrated into vehicles to enable electric propulsion, automated driving features, smarter interiors, and advanced illumination. The company differentiates itself by being a global industrial and technology leader with a large manufacturing footprint and a broad, cross‑domain portfolio across mobility transformation. Valeo’s goal is to help the transportation system shift toward cleaner, safer, and smarter mobility worldwide.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Paris, France
Founded: 1923

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