Technical Trainee - Staff Developer - Detect - Core

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 Summary

We are looking for a proactive, highly adaptable Trainee – Staff & Tooling Support Engineer to assist our senior engineering team across a broad spectrum of technical, operational, and administrative workflows.

In this versatile role, you will act as a key technical support pillar for the department. Your responsibilities will range from automating office and engineering workflows using Python and Google Apps Script, managing internal web pages and technical documentation, to hands-on support in the engineering laboratory and inside vehicle test setups.

This position is ideal for a hands-on, curious student or graduate with strong English communication skills who wants broad exposure to automotive engineering processes, tooling, and field testing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Automation, Tooling & Web Management

• Scripting & Automation: Develop and maintain light automation scripts using Python and Google Apps Script (Sheets, Docs, Drive) to streamline team workflows, inventory tracking, and reporting.

• Intranet/Website Management: Maintain, update, and organize the department’s internal portal/website, ensuring technical resources, tool documentation, and team guides are up to date.

2. Engineering Support & Field Operations

• Hands-on Lab & Vehicle Support: Assist senior engineers with hardware, cabling, sensor mounting, and equipment setups directly in the laboratory or inside testing vehicles.

• Technical Documentation & Drawings: Help create, organize, and update technical documentation, system diagrams, schematics, and technical drawings.

• Dynamic Task Management: Adapt quickly to varied day-to-day operational requests, ranging from troubleshooting bench setups to preparing equipment for test campaigns.

Qualifications & Skills

Must-Have Requirements

• Fluency in English: Strong written and verbal English communication skills (required for working with international documentation, tools, and cross-functional teams).

• Proactiveness & Mindset: High initiative, "can-do" attitude, self-motivation, and a strong eagerness to learn new technical domains quickly.

• Basic Scripting Knowledge: Familiarity with Python and interest/experience in Google Apps Script (or JavaScript/macros).

• Technical Aptitude: Comfort with managing structured technical documentation, spreadsheets, and basic digital tools.

• Educational Background: Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Desirable / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Practical experience or interest in hands-on technical work (lab benches, vehicle electronics, or basic mechanical work).

• Basic understanding of technical drawing tools/software (e.g., Visio, CAD viewers, or vector drawing tools).

• Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS or content management tools for internal wiki/website updates.

Key Personal Attributes

• High Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic environment where tasks change based on ongoing vehicle test campaigns and project priorities.

• Service-Oriented & Helpful: Eager to support senior engineers and team members to keep projects running smoothly.

• Structured & Organized: Methodical approach to keeping documents, web portals, and lab setups neat, accurate, and accessible.

What You Will Gain

• Broad, multi-disciplinary exposure to real-world automotive development and testing operations.

• Direct working mentorship from experienced Senior Automotive Engineers.

• Practical hands-on experience in vehicle preparation, lab testing, technical writing, and process automation.

• A highly varied role with room to discover which specialization (software, hardware, testing, or system architecture) fits your future career goals best.

Benefits

• Flexibility & Home Office: Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home 2–3 days per week upon agreement with the team manager

• Meal Allowance: Fully covered meal allowance of CZK 115 per day

• Cafeteria Benefit including Multisport Card: Contribution of CZK 1000 per month for leisure activities, which can be partially used to cover the Multisport card

• Sports Facilities On-site: Fitness room and an outdoor multifunctional sports field located directly within the company premises

• On-site Canteen: Company canteen offering a wide selection of meals, including international specialties

• Excellent Transport Accessibility: Located directly at Metro Line A with a large parking lot for employees

• Learning & Development: Opportunities for personal development through professional training and language courses

• Discount on Auto Parts and Accessories: Employee discount of up to 40%

• Leisure Activities Contribution: Additional contribution supporting employees’ leisure activities

Job:

R&D Trainee/Apprentice/VIE

Organization:

Toolchain

Schedule:

Part time

Employee Status:

Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Job Type:

Employment agreement (DPC) of non own employees

Job Posting Date:

2026-08-13

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
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