Discipline Technician

Valeo • Troy, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Valeo is a global tech company focused on reinventing mobility through breakthrough solutions. As an automotive supplier partner, we aim to create greener and more secure mobility with intuitive driving and reduced CO2 emissions. We are a leader in our fields and recognized as a globally innovative company. This role involves leading technical execution of engineering projects, particularly for Newness levels 2-3, serving as a referent for critical problem-solving using methodologies like QRQC, and communicating technical solutions to customers. The position also involves sharing technical knowledge across teams, providing technical coaching, developing design standards, executing the digitalization roadmap, and driving continuous improvement. Additionally, the role contributes to developing innovative solutions, protecting intellectual property, and collaborating cross-functionally.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in Electronics or related field
• 5 years experience in similar role
• Demonstrate a level of commitment, initiative and quality of workmanship required within an R&D Environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Confident, articulate, self motivated, determined & energetic.
• Self-starter, motivated individual who can work alone, with little supervision.

Nice To Haves

• automotive experience preferred
• Experience with vision systems (camera, imager technology) preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to achieving project budgets by optimizing resource allocation and adhering to cost-effective engineering practices.
• Lead the technical execution of engineering projects, particularly those involving Newness levels 2-3 (new designs based on existing knowledge or design based on existing rules).
• Serve as a referent for critical problem solving within the Discipline, utilizing Valeo standard methodologies like QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control) to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Effectively communicate complex technical solutions and challenges to internal and external customers, ensuring clarity and understanding.
• Proactively share technical knowledge and best practices across teams and divisions, fostering collaboration and knowledge dissemination.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Discipline Engineers, fostering their professional development and expertise.
• Leverage expertise to build, improve, and validate design standards for Newness levels 2-3, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and Valeo's strategic objectives.
• Actively participate in the execution of the Discipline's Digitalization Roadmap, identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Analyze problem-solving outcomes to identify systemic issues and propose improvements to existing processes and methodologies.
• Propose and contribute to the development of innovative solutions to engineering challenges, leveraging existing technologies and methodologies.
• Identify patentable inventions arising from innovative solutions and actively participate in the patent filing process (IP).
• Collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders from other Disciplines to ensure seamless project execution and integrated solutions.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree