Mechatronics Engineering Co-Op
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Valeo
Troy, MI, US
Summary
The intern will assist with hardware debugging of ADAS ECU prototypes and perform signal integrity analysis on high-density interconnect boards. They will also support sensor interface validation and conduct circuit simulations to ensure robustness against automotive voltage fluctuations.
Job Description
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.
Ready to tackle the challenges of the vehicle of the future? Join us and take part in the autonomous and connected car revolution at Valeo.
What you will win:
As part of a global community of talented people, you will grow and thrive working on advanced technologies for greener, safer and smarter mobility. Our company culture gives all our employees the opportunity every day to #Dare.Care.Share.
About the Role:
As a Mechatronics Engineering Co-Op, you will assist with:
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PCBa Diagnostics & Root Cause Analysis: Conduct hands-on hardware debugging of ADAS ECU prototypes and domain controllers, using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to identify signal integrity issues or thermal hotspots within complex, multi-layer high-density interconnect (HDI) boards.
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Sensor Interface & Data Validation: Support analyzing front-end analog conditioning circuits and validating high-speed data transmission (e.g., MIPI CSI-2, GMSL2) from the sensor to the processing SoC.
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Circuit Simulation & Worst-Case Analysis: Utilize SIMetrix/SIMPLIS to perform transient and AC analysis on power stages, ensuring circuit robustness against component tolerances and automotive voltage fluctuations (e.g., load dump scenarios).
Co-Op Department Rotations:
Mechanical
Electrical
Environmental Validation & Testing
What You Should Have:
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You are a currently a student pursuing your Bachelor's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering, System Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Join us!
Thanks to its strategy focused on innovation, Valeo aims at reducing CO² emissions and developing intuitive driving to propose greener, safer, and smarter mobility. The fantastic (r)evolution towards the vehicle of the future provides amazing career opportunities and challenging jobs!
Diversity by nature
At Valeo, innovation is driven by the diversity, authenticity and energy of its talent. Are you looking for new technological and human adventures? Join Valeo and its more than 100.000 employees across the globe! More information about Valeo : https://www.valeo.com
Job:
R&D Trainee/Apprentice/VIE
Organization:
Electronic Design
Schedule:
Part time
Employee Status:
Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)
Job Type:
Trainee / Internship
Job Posting Date:
2026-09-18
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
Valeo is a leading global automotive technology company, Tier 1 supplier partnering with major automakers and mobility players worldwide, as well as a global aftermarket service. We innovate to drive the transition toward safer and more sustainable mobility, leveraging deep engineering expertise to solve the industry's most complex challenges.
Our growth is powered by technological and industrial leadership across the macro-trends transforming global transportation:
- Electrification & Powertrain Systems: Engineering next-generation high-voltage and low-voltage solutions, advanced thermal management, and e-mobility architectures to accelerate vehicle decarbonization.
- Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV), enabled and accelerated notably by Valeo Domain Controllers and Zonal Controllers.
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): Developing cutting-edge perception sensors, radar, LiDAR, and safety software fundamental to autonomous driving and Euro NCAP compliance.
- In-Cabin Experience Re-invention: Redefining the interior architecture with smart interfaces, human-machine interaction (HMI), and connected technologies for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV).
- Intelligent Lighting Systems: Pioneering smart visibility solutions, adaptive lighting software, and dynamic exterior projections that enhance road safety and branding.
At Valeo, AI is embedded at every level. From utilizing Generative AI to accelerate development of products and embedded software, automated testing, and deploying AI in manufacturing for predictive maintenance and quality control, to AI embedded in our technologies.
As an epicenter of automotive innovation, Valeo bridges the gap between R&D and massive industrial scalability to deliver next-gen mobility solutions.
Annual Sales: €20.9 billion in sales (2025)
As of Feb. 26, 2026:
- 100,000+ employees across 29 countries
- 149 manufacturing plants & 19 distribution platforms
- 59 Research and Development Centers pioneering automotive R&D
Founded
1923
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Paris, Île-de-France
Valeo is a leading global automotive technology company, Tier 1 supplier partnering with major automakers and mobility players worldwide, as well as a global aftermarket service. We innovate to drive the transition toward safer and more sustainable mobility, leveraging deep engineering expertise to solve the industry's most complex challenges.
Our growth is powered by technological and industrial leadership across the macro-trends transforming global transportation:
- Electrification & Powertrain Systems: Engineering next-generation high-voltage and low-voltage solutions, advanced thermal management, and e-mobility architectures to accelerate vehicle decarbonization.
- Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV), enabled and accelerated notably by Valeo Domain Controllers and Zonal Controllers.
- Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS): Developing cutting-edge perception sensors, radar, LiDAR, and safety software fundamental to autonomous driving and Euro NCAP compliance.
- In-Cabin Experience Re-invention: Redefining the interior architecture with smart interfaces, human-machine interaction (HMI), and connected technologies for the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV).
- Intelligent Lighting Systems: Pioneering smart visibility solutions, adaptive lighting software, and dynamic exterior projections that enhance road safety and branding.
At Valeo, AI is embedded at every level. From utilizing Generative AI to accelerate development of products and embedded software, automated testing, and deploying AI in manufacturing for predictive maintenance and quality control, to AI embedded in our technologies.
As an epicenter of automotive innovation, Valeo bridges the gap between R&D and massive industrial scalability to deliver next-gen mobility solutions.
Annual Sales: €20.9 billion in sales (2025)
As of Feb. 26, 2026:
- 100,000+ employees across 29 countries
- 149 manufacturing plants & 19 distribution platforms
- 59 Research and Development Centers pioneering automotive R&D
Founded
1923
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Paris, Île-de-France