Application Engineering Intern (Year-Round)

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 Valeo and revolutionize the comfort and well-being of all passengers! 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. You will receive a best in class, total compensation package that provides a comprehensive benefits program with real financial value.

About the Role: Join our team as an Application Engineering Intern! In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in active safety and driver assistance technologies, including park assist, automated parking, collision avoidance, and blind spot detection.

You will work closely with application engineers, system teams, and mechanical designers to assist with vehicle testing, component integration, and data analysis.

Seeking a current student or recent graduate to start as soon as possible and work on a year-round basis. Key Responsibilities • Vehicle Testing & Validation: Assist with active safety testing on test tracks and setup test environments for project vehicles.

• Requirements & Data Analysis: Support the team in reviewing system requirements, creating basic test cases, and performing log/trace analysis using standard industry tools.

• Component & Vehicle Integration: Learn how sensors (ultrasonic, cameras) integrate into vehicles by shadow-reviewing mechanical packaging and assisting with ECU flashing and calibration setup.

• Documentation & Coordination: Help draft test specifications, test reports, and configuration sheets while collaborating with domestic and global engineering teams.

What You Should Have: • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field OR Recent Graduate.

• Fundamental understanding of mechanical principles (static/dynamic forces) and basic vehicle dynamics. • Strong problem-solving abilities, self-motivation, and solid written/verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; basic exposure to programming or script writing is a plus. Nice-to-Have (Bonus Points!) • Previous project or coursework exposure to active safety, driver assistance systems (ADAS), or automotive development.

​ Work Location: This position is located in both our Auburn Hills, MI and Troy, MI locations. Candidates must be able to work from both offices as business needs require and be flexible with their work location.

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 talents.

You are 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: System Validation (Application) Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Job Type: Trainee / Internship Job Posting Date: 2026-09-15 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.

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