Valeo

Automotive

TestEngineeringGraduate(12MonthFixedTermContract)

€30–38k ~AI est. Tuam, Ireland FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Test Engineering Graduate (12 Month Fixed Term Contract) at Valeo. Skills: Mechanical Design, Automation, Testing, Prototyping. Assist in designing mechanical components. Assist in designing custom fixtures”

Industry & Context.

Automotive
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's or Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering degree, Mechatronics degree, Industrial Automation degree, Electrical Engineering degree, Academic experience with 3D modeling tools, Basic understanding of PLCs, Familiarity with basic programming logic, Comfort working with tools and test equipment

Nice to Have

Master's degree

What You'll Do.

Assist in designing mechanical components

Assist in designing custom fixtures

Assist in designing pneumatic layouts

Assist in designing hydraulic layouts

Assemble prototype automation cells

Wire prototype automation cells

Test prototype automation cells

Commission prototype automation cells

Assemble prototype machinery

Wire prototype machinery

Test prototype machinery

Commission prototype machinery

Assist in troubleshooting failures

Implement corrective actions

Optimize machine uptime

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with electrical engineers; Partner with software developers; Partner with manufacturing teams

Full Job Description

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. ## Key Responsibilities * **Mechanical & System Design:** Assist in designing mechanical components, custom fixtures, and pneumatic/hydraulic layouts for automated machinery using 3D CAD software. * **Testing & Prototyping:** Participate in assembling, wiring, testing, and commissioning prototype automation cells and machinery. * **Data & Diagnostics:** Assist in troubleshooting electro-mechanical system failures, analyzing sensor data, and implementing corrective actions to optimize machine uptime. * **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Partner with electrical engineers, software developers, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless system integration. ## Educational Background * Recent Graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. ## Technical Skills (Familiarity/Academic Experience) * **CAD Design:** Academic experience with 3D modeling tools such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or AutoCAD. * **Automation Fundamentals:** Basic understanding of PLCs (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley), sensors, actuators, motors, and pneumatic systems. * **Coding/Logic:** Familiarity with basic programming logic or languages used in industrial automation (e.g., Ladder Logic, Structured Text, Python, or C++). * **Hands-on Aptitude:** Comfort working with tools and test equipment (multimeters, hand tools) to troubleshoot physical hardware. **Job:** Process Trainee/Apprentice/VIE **Organization:** Industrial Testing **Schedule:** Full time **Employee Statu

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