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.
Key Responsibilities:
Engineering & Design
Design, integrate, and validate optical blocks and products to meet economical targets.
Review and analyze internal requirements, customer requirements, and specifications.
Perform optical design simulations, coding, and validation in compliance with design rules.
Conduct optical design calculations (including worst-case and statistical analysis) and support thermal studies.
Perform and support optical testing and experiments.
Support technical architecture, standard assignments, and strictly follow standardization rules.
Project & Communication
Support and participate in design reviews with internal teams and external suppliers.
Regularly report task progress to management.
Proactively identify and escalate any project risks.
Perform all activities in compliance with the Métier Development Plan (PG/PL).
Innovation & Team Support
Conduct tech watch analysis on industry trends, new products, and patents.
Participate in creativity meetings to propose innovative, patentable solutions.
Suggest improvements for laboratory materials or methodologies to increase efficiency.
Support and supervise trainees within your field of expertise (as you gain experience).
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education: Bachelor’s or higher in Physics, Applied Physics, Optoelectronics, Mechanical Engineering,Electronic engineer, Electric engineer, Industrial engineer or a related field.
Experience: New graduates are 0 - 3 years in Automotive industry is a plus
CAD Skills: Basic knowledge in 2D/3D CATIA, AutoCAD, SolidWorks or NX
Language: Good command of English. Must be able to read engineering specifications, write reports, and communicate effectively with internal teams and suppliers.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive attitude, and a good team player.
Positive attitude and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary environment
Interest in innovation, R&D, and continuous improvement
Job:
Engineering Disciplines
Organization:
Optic Design Leader
Schedule:
Full time
Employee Status:
Regular
Job Type:
Permanent contract
Job Posting Date:
2026-05-21
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

As a technology company and partner to all automakers and new mobility players, Valeo innovates to make mobility cleaner, safer and smarter. Valeo is a technological and industrial leader in electrification, driving assistance systems, reinvention of the interior experience and lighting everywhere. These four areas, vital to the transformation of mobility, are the Group's growth drivers. Valeo in figures: 20 billion euros in sales in 2022; 109,900 employees at December 31, 2022; 29 countries, 183 plants, 21 research centers, 44 development centers, 18 distribution platforms. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange.
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Valeo, entreprise technologique, partenaire de tous les constructeurs automobiles et des nouveaux acteurs de la mobilité, œuvre pour une mobilité plus propre, plus sûre et plus intelligente, grâce à ses innovations. Valeo dispose d’un leadership technologique et industriel dans l’électrification, les aides à la conduite, la réinvention de la vie à bord et l'éclairage à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur du véhicule. Ces quatre domaines, essentiels à la transformation de la mobilité, sont les vecteurs de croissance du Groupe. Valeo en chiffres : 20 milliards d’euros de CA en 2022 ; 109 900 collaborateurs au 31 décembre 2022 ; 29 pays, 183 sites de production, 21 centres de recherche, 44 centres de développement, 18 plateformes de distribution. Valeo est coté à la Bourse de Paris.