Optic Design Trainee

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.

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 conditions of the comfort and well-being of all passengers!

With more than 110,300 employees and a turnover of €16.4 billion, we are proud to have been the market leader in automotive suppliers for a century.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Educational Background: Active student in the final semesters of Physics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technology fields, or a related discipline.

• Specialized Knowledge: Completed elective coursework in physics or optics.

• Technical Skills:

  • Basic understanding of electronics and LEDs.

  • Desirable experience with Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software.

Areas of Interest and Development:

We are looking for someone with an innate curiosity and a passion for:

• Mechanical and Optical Design

• Electromagnetic Wave Physics

• CAD Design and Modeling

Key Competencies (Soft Skills):

• Advanced/Fluent English: Ability to communicate effectively in a professional environment (100% required).

• Solid Technical Fundamentals: Excellent ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.

• Innovative Mindset: Interest in the use and application of new tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).

What We Offer:

• Global Experience: Direct collaboration with international teams on high-impact projects.

• Professional Development: Specialized training in cutting-edge software like CATIA.

• Industry Immersion: Hands-on experience in the complete development cycle of new products for the automotive sector.

• Innovation: The opportunity to contribute to the development of state-of-the-art technology.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design key optical components, such as reflectors and complex lenses.

• Analyze and select appropriate LEDs to meet optical system requirements.

• Perform simulations to validate the performance and efficiency of the optical system.

• Generate photorealistic renders and visualizations to evaluate the aesthetic appearance of the illumination.

We are ready, and you ? 

Job:

R&D Trainee/Apprentice/VIE

Organization:

Optic Team

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Trainee (duración determinada) (en formación)

Job Type:

Trainee / Internship

Job Posting Date:

2026-03-13

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

More information on Valeo: https://www.valeo.com