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Image Quality Graduate - 12 month Fixed Term Contract

CompanyValeo
LocationTuam
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Assist IQ engineers in developing Image Signal Processing pipelines for scene viewing and processing applications. Support the validation of image quality performance through laboratory testing and prototype vehicle demonstrations.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
37827
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
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
About the Role

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.

Role Overview
As an Image Quality Graduate you will be working with Image Quality experts responsible for the development of state of the art Vision Systems supporting the video pipeline development focusing on image sensor and image signal processing (ISP) configuration and optimization, You will be trained and supported by an experienced team of imaging and optics design experts. Working closely with some of the largest OEM’s in the industry with one of the best in class viewing and analytics features in line with Valeo’s cutting edge automotive vision applications.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the IQ engineers who will be developing the state of the art Image Signal Processing Pipelines for Scene Viewing and Scene Processing applications

  • You will be supporting the the Image Sensor and associated ISP pipeline for a wide range of VVS applications

  • Technical documentation support to Validate the Image Quality performance to the latest industry standards

  • Assist the Engineers working on Customer Requirements and support the documentations to translate into internal systems & software requirements specifications.

  • Actively support and assist with Systems Architects, Software Architects, Software and Test engineers to ensure full planning, implementation and traceability of requirements relating to your assigned function.

  • Performing testing/ work in lab, test setup ... documentation

  • Support documentation in  validation of development in both the Laboratory and Test Vehicle in line with best practices and customer expectations.

  • Support the test IQ engineers who will provide regular demos of your function on prototype vehicles.

  • Research support  into new vision technology

  • Support PC-based algorithmic Image Signal Processing development, including both scene viewing and scene processing applications


Qualifications and Experience

  • Experience with electronics, programming etc

  • Desirable background in Physics\Math\Optics

  • Knowledge in MS Office suites

  • Experience in Image Processing is a plus

  • Strong understanding of Imaging and Image Signal Processing

  • Understand of Optics Fundamentals

  • Programming skills (C, C++, Mathlab, Python etc)

  • Excellent English language communication skills, both written and verbal

  • High level of innovation and motivation


 

Job:

R&D Trainee/Apprentice/VIE

Organization:

System Development

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Apprentice (Fixed Term)

Job Type:

Graduate

Job Posting Date:

2026-07-22

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

Key Skills
Image Signal ProcessingOptics FundamentalsC++PythonMatlabImage Quality ValidationTechnical DocumentationElectronicsImage SensorsSystem Requirements SpecificationTestingAlgorithm Development
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyScience & ResearchSoftwareManufacturing
Benefits
Career Growth OpportunitiesMulti-cultural EnvironmentSustainable Development Commitment