Valeo

Discipline Senior Engineer - Product Safety

Valeo • $108K — $130K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer or Software Engineering, or closely-related field.
  • 4+ years of experience in automotive system development.
  • Experience leading engineering projects involving functional safety, ADAS, and/or automotive sensors.
  • Familiarity with QRQC, IP protection, FMEAs, CAN, and/or Automotive Ethernet communication protocols.
  • Knowledge of ASPICE & ISO26262 standards.

Responsibilities

  • Define and review automotive safety requirements based on customer and internal standards.
  • Lead creation of conformity matrices and traceability metrics.
  • Analyze logical and physical risks associated with safety.
  • Architect and review system designs to ensure failure detection and safe state transitions.
  • Manage environmental uncertainties while maintaining safety and mitigating fire or shock hazards.
  • Define and oversee comprehensive test plans for product safety.
  • Negotiate and define Development Interface Agreements with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Full-time employment status with Valeo North America, Inc.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive safety technologies.
  • Collaborative team environment with a focus on mentorship for junior engineers.
  • Potential for career advancement within the robust engineering discipline.
Full Job Description
Discipline Senior Engineer - Product Safety for Troy, MI to define & review automotive safety requirements based on customer needs & internal standards; lead creation of conformity matrices & traceability metrics; analyze logical & physical risks; architect & review system designs that detect failures & transition to safe states, manage environmental uncertainty without compromising safety & contain energy to mitigate fire or shock; define & oversee test plans; negotiate & define Development Interface Agreements; prevent risks; build safety cases & lead project teams through safety assessments & audits. Requires Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronics, Computer or Software Engineering or closely-related & 4 yrs experience in an automotive system development position leading engineering projects involving functional safety, ADAS and/or automotive sensors; performing QRQC; participating in IP protection; coaching junior engineers; performing FMEAs; and using CAN and/or Automotive Ethernet communication protocols, ASPICE & ISO26262. Apply to Valeo North America, Inc. by clicking the Apply link above Job: Engineering Disciplines Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Posting Date: 2026-09-21

About Valeo

Valeo is a French automotive supplier that designs and manufactures components and systems for cars and trucks. The company's products include lighting systems, wiper systems, powertrain systems, and more. Valeo is focused on developing technologies that improve vehicle safety, reduce CO2 emissions, and enhance driving comfort. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Paris, France.
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