Valeo

R&D Resident & Front Office Engineer

Valeo$88K — $105K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering or related field.
  • 3 years of experience in Automotive Engineering, particularly with testing and system validation.
  • Experience with interior and exterior automotive products, specifically cameras, radar, and ultrasonic sensors for OEMs.
  • Proficient in executing and validating test protocols and procedures.
  • Familiarity with technical requirements analysis per DVP&R, SAE, or OEM test standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop automotive ultrasonic camera and radar components.
  • Participate in design reviews and complete specifications.
  • Release parts and handle change requests effectively.
  • Interface directly with customers and support builds/sign-offs.
  • Analyze root causes of product issues and develop action plans.
  • Engage in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities.
  • Initiate and manage data transfers within Vehicle Assembly Structure.

Benefits

  • Full-time position with regular employee status.
  • Opportunity to work on innovative automotive technologies.
  • 20% travel to enhance collaboration and support.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge manufacturing processes.
  • Hands-on experience resolving real-world automotive challenges.
Full Job Description
R&D Resident & Front Office Engineer for Dearborn, MI to develop automotive ultrasonic camera & radar components & resolve product issues at customer site; participate in reviews; complete specifications; release parts; handle change requests; interface with customer; support builds & signoffs; provide input on timing & ADV plans; develop & maintain engineering documents; engage in DFM & DFA; close work orders; initiate data transfers & population into Vehicle Assembly Structure; analyze root cause & develop action plans; investigate alternatives; develop service plans & owner manuals; support resolutions; explain customer position; ensure delivery requirements are met; initiate DFMEA & PFMEA. Requires Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering or closely-related and 3 yrs Automotive Engineering experience performing testing & system validation for interior & exterior automotive products (cameras and radar and/or ultrasonic sensors) developed for OEMs; executing & validating test protocols & procedures; conducting technical requirements analysis per DVP&R and SAE or OEM test standards; using programming tools (data acquisition tools & automotive data analysis tools) for root cause analysis & incident resolution; and deploying engineering processes & tools for operational efficiency. 25% travel to Troy, MI. Send resume to Valeo North America, Inc. at [redacted] Reference Code 507747. Job: R&D Engineer Organization: Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Job Posting Date: 2026-08-19

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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