Innovation Intern "Human Factors" - M/F

Valeo, a global tech company, is seeking an Innovation Intern in Human Factors for a 6-month internship starting February 2026 at its Annemasse R&D and production site. The intern will join the innovation team to prepare, implement, and analyze ergonomic and technical tests related to user perception and detection system reliability in real situations. This role involves preparing test protocols, administering experimental tests on a demonstrator vehicle, and analyzing results, bridging academic research and industrial application.

Must Have

• Preparing a Master 2 degree in Cognitive Psychology-Ergonomics-Cognitive Sciences
• Experience in conducting tests on simulator or vehicle (ideally at least two tests)
• Experience in collecting and coding data (interviews, heart rates, behavioral data on simulator)
• Experience in processing results with specific statistical software
• Knowledge of the state of the art on emotions, stress, fatigue
• Knowledge of the use of an ECG, EEG or eyetracker

Perks & Benefits

• 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, offering many opportunities for career growth
• A business highly committed to limiting the environmental impact of its activities
• Ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development
• Grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility
• Opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share

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.

INNOVATION INTERNSHIP "HUMAN FACTORS" - M/F

Want to take on the challenges of tomorrow's vehicle?

Valeo, a key international player in future mobility, invites you to join its dynamic teams working on cutting-edge innovation topics.

To meet these challenges, we offer you the opportunity to join the Annemasse site in Haute Savoie (74), near Geneva. This R&D center and production site designs and industrializes switches (power windows, sunroof or rearview mirror controls, etc.), control panels, and touch screens for automobiles.

You will work within the innovation team of the Annemasse site, as part of a 6-month internship starting in February 2026. Your main mission will be to prepare, implement, and analyze the results of ergonomic (user perception) and technical (data collection on the reliability of the detection system in real situations) tests.

Your challenges?

At the crossroads of academic research and the industrial environment, the intern is responsible for preparing, implementing, and analyzing the results of ergonomic (user perception) and technical (data collection on the reliability of the detection system in real situations) tests. The mission includes the following parts:

• Prepare discussions around the creation of test protocols (choices, experimental plan, underlying theoretical models).
• Administer experimental tests on a demonstrator vehicle.
• Analyze a small part of the results and discuss the underlying interpretation.

Let's talk about you…

• You are preparing a Master 2 degree in Cognitive Psychology-Ergonomics-Cognitive Sciences.
• You have experience in conducting tests on simulator or vehicle (ideally at least two tests).
• You have experience in collecting and coding data such as: interviews, heart rates, behavioral data on simulator.
• You have experience in processing results with specific statistical software.
• You have knowledge of the state of the art on emotions, stress, fatigue.
• You have knowledge of the use of an ECG, EEG or eyetracker.

Job: R&D Trainee/Apprentice/VIE

Organization: Engineering Discipline

Schedule: Full time

Employee Status: Trainee (durée déterminée) (stagiaire)

Job Type: Trainee paid

Job Posting Date: 2025-12-03

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

Our Story:

Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you!

More information on www.valeo.com

Working at Valeo:

Join Valeo! As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share