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Environmental Test & Validation Intern (Year-Round)

CompanyValeo
LocationTroy
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 28, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist engineers with product validation activities, including defining validation plans, scheduling tests, and executing test setups using laboratory equipment. They will also contribute to design improvements and analyze failure modes to ensure product performance and quality standards.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
37789
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.

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:

As an Environmental Test & Validation Intern, Our mission is to be the World Leader for Vision Systems within the automotive industry by developing innovative cameras systems and providing situational awareness solutions using cutting edge technology. The Test & Validation Intern will be assist engineers for Product Validation activities from request for quotation (RFQ) phase to final customer acceptance.


Seeking a current student or recent graduate to start as soon as possible and work on a year-round basis.


Responsibilities Also Include:

Communication / Network

  • Test service request process, review and analysis.
  • Analyze customer specification with the product Project Team Member and quality PTM, challenge the tests requested and define the final validation plan to build the final offer
  • Define the need of specific tools or bench (characterization, reliability...) 

Planning

  • Assist with writing the detailed validation plan and test specification including both customer validation and also Valeo requirements (to achieve quality targets)
  • Schedule the validation plan and assist the test with the support of laboratory resources (technicians…)
  • Assist with customer and project team for environmental validations (methods and results) wherever the tests are located (Troy, Shenzen, Bietigheim, Prague, external lab…)
  • Work in parallel with the project team; contribute to correct the design in order to meet product performance.

Test Execution:

  • Familiarize with working system using bench equipment to enable view on delivered product and to understand customer problems
  • Work with Methods & Tools (M&T) team to develop test environment solutions to enable Design & Process Validation (DV/PV)
  • Governance of Test setup and verification of test platforms supported by lab operations technical support 
  • Governance of Test setup of Test script development (using NI LabVIEW / TestStand) supported by both M&T and lab operations technical support 
  • Encourage a Safety focus dedicated to maintaining high quality standards.

Efficiency 

  • Contribute to the improvements of the laboratory’s tools such as : instruction sheet, development and validation of test environment processes automation 
  • Minimise test cycle times
  • Provide work instructions to test houses to enable efficient transfer of test equipment
  • Support Project team with analysis of failure modes

What You Should Have:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field OR a recent graduate.
  • Experience in National Instruments (LabVIEW/or TestStand) is a plus.
  • Proficient in programing languages (Java, Python) is a plus.

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:

Test & Validation

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Job Type:

Trainee / Internship

Job Posting Date:

2026-09-28

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
Environmental testingProduct validationLabVIEWTestStandJavaPythonAutomotive engineeringData analysisTest specificationFailure mode analysisMechatronicsElectronic engineeringComputer engineeringTest automationQuality assurance
Categories
EngineeringTechnologyManufacturingScience & Research
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits programTotal compensation package
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