Valeo

Humanoid Project Leader

Valeo • $120K — $145K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in robotics or related fields.
  • Proven experience leading projects in humanoid robotics and industrial applications.
  • Strong understanding of performance targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Familiarity with simulation tools like NVIDIA Isaac Sim or MuJoCo.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and prioritize industrial use cases for humanoid applications.
  • Lead the humanoid training center, ensuring performance targets are met.
  • Optimize training processes using simulation tools.
  • Train robots on supply chain and dexterity tasks using actual materials.
  • Develop training programs for engineering and industrial teams.
  • Collaborate on designing future humanoid-compatible assets based on learnings.
  • Maintain a technology watch by engaging with suppliers and industry events.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field of humanoid robotics.
  • Flexible work location with preference for Reno, NV.
  • Access to industry-leading technologies and tools.
  • Chance to lead a pioneering training center and initiatives.
  • Strong potential for career advancement in a high-tech environment.
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Humanoid Project Leader, you will Identify relevant industrial use cases, capture and prioritize industrial use-cases, operational constraints and performance targets KPI, write the associated technical specification and prepare the material needed for the humanoid training center. You will also identify the best design for the gripper based on the existing ones inside VALEO factories.

Location: Reno, NV preferred; open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S.

Responsibilities Also Include:

Lead the RO humanoid training center
  • Fine tuning of the VLA until the accuracy KPI is reached;
  • Check if the time could be optimized with simulation SIM2REAL (like NVIDIA Isaac Sim or MuJoCo).
  • Train the robots on supply chain and dexterity industrial tasks with the materials delivered by the plants (real conditions);
  • Lead trainees and PhD to support this activity;
  • Identify and build the needed trainings for engineering and industrial VALEO teams corresponding to the technologies involved and tested;
  • Prepare the robots to be sent to the VALEO plants.
  • Based on lessons learned, write recommendations to start designing the future assets compatible with the humanoid constraints, in collaboration with the process engineering network ("Humanoid process design").

Maintain a technology watch
  • Participate in the main events or exhibition shows organized to touch the technology and build a strong external network.
  • Lead division suppliers and challenge them
  • Run the robots defined by division inside the RO training center
  • Participate by the division suppliers to all the needed trainings to be at the best level in VLA;
  • Scan permanently the panel of suppliers, involving newcomers
  • Visit the supplier's facilities and invite them in VALEO plants to check their abilities in the work floor; After check-in, suggest any need to add newcomers inside the division panel and evaluate the maturity of the technology
  • Experiment the technology across POC (proof of concept) workshops in the VALEO plants; Evaluate the main KPI defined and update the specifications with the lessons learned.
  • Prepare a safe use of the humanoid in our factories :
  • Support Division to write the safety framework to be applied worldwide;
  • Support Division to build the cyber safety framework to be applied worldwide;
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with evolving industrial regulations and norms
  • Coordinate the activity : at division POWER level : with the Digital Manager of Regional Office (RO) Drive and the Digital Manager of RO Thermal;at Group level : with all the RO plants of BRAIN and LIGHT divisions


What You Should Have:

  • PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field is required.
  • 5+ years of experience within related field.

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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