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Valeo

Automotive electrification, ADAS, interior lighting tech

Optomechanical Design Engineer Intern

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 12
InternshipBobigny, FranceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Be enrolled in a Bac+5 engineering-school program or a Master 2, specializing in mechanical design, mechanical engineering, optomechanics, or mechatronics.
  • Have fluent written and spoken English.
  • A first experience through an internship or significant project in CAD design using CATIA V5 or SolidWorks, 3D tolerancing, materials or bonding, or the automotive or optics environment is advantageous rather than required.

Responsibilities

  • Research and evaluate alternatives to the iris diaphragm by analyzing the existing optomechanical architecture of the HD projection module, including its size, mass, thermomechanical constraints, and electronic constraints; design innovative alternative architectures and select them using a cost, reliability, and integrability matrix.
  • Study the mechanical behavior and bonding of the projection lens by characterizing mechanical behavior and adhesive-joint adhesion under automotive constraints from -40°C to +105°C, humidity, and vibration, and evaluate how differential thermomechanical expansion of materials affects focal-length stability.
  • Design high-precision mechanical alignment solutions, including centering, indexing, or guiding interfaces that ensure optical precision during assembly while avoiding the bonding process, and perform 3D tolerance-stack analyses.
  • Design and build functional mock-ups and test tooling using 3D printing and machining; characterize the mechanical strength of bonded assemblies through shear and pull-off testing; and verify the repeatability of optical positioning in coordination with the optics team.

Desired Qualifications

  • A first experience through an internship or significant project in CAD design using CATIA V5 or SolidWorks, 3D tolerancing, materials or bonding, or the automotive or optics environment.

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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