Mechanical Design Technician

Valeo•Seymour, IN

12d

About The Position

Valeo is a global technology company and automotive supplier developing mobility solutions focused on intuitive driving and reducing CO₂ emissions. The Mechanical Design Technician supports mechanical development through 3D and 2D design work, part design, tooling coordination, engineering analysis, and product data and release management. The role contributes to the development of greener, safer, and smarter mobility solutions.

Requirements

Experience with design software; Catia experience is preferred, while experience with other design software will be considered.

Nice To Haves

An associate's degree in a technical field is preferred; experience may be considered in lieu of education.
Catia design experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute 3D parametric models, design modifications, packaging studies, and 2D production drawings.
Define overall part design, mechanical concepts, and primary component sizing.
Apply plastic molding and Valeo design rules, including draft angles, wall thickness, and parting lines, using provided checklists and guidelines.
Negotiate tooling feasibility with tooling engineers and suppliers, and promote standardization.
Run clearance and interference checks and standard section cuts.
Own structural and thermal simulations (FEA), worst-case tolerance stacks, and design sign-offs.
Manage file check-in/check-out, PDM/PLM lifecycle states, and BOM accuracy.
Validate release readiness and baseline milestones, and handle customer engineering change requests (ECR).