Junior Project Technical Engineer Student / Internship 2026

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Job Description

As a Junior Project Engineer Student at Valeo, you will contribute to defining, documenting, and refining standards, procedures, and processes. You will support the management and coordination of project tasks, ensuring timely and quality delivery. This role involves learning Mechatronic product development from concept to delivery and coordinating across technical, quality, and stakeholder domains, while assisting in planning, tracking, and reporting project progress.

Good To Have:

Familiarity with basic technical or software development concepts (coding, version control, systems engineering, etc.).

Must Have:

Be enrolled in an Engineering degree course at University or College level.
Develop and maintain documentation for standards, procedures, workflows, and best practices.
Assist in planning, scheduling, tracking project deliverables, milestones, and risks.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Industrial, Quality, Purchasing, Operations, etc.) to collect input and ensure alignment.
Monitor project progress and produce reports/updates for stakeholders.
Help implement process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Support training and onboarding of new team members on standards and procedures.
Learn and adopt project management tools and methodologies.
Participate in periodic reviews, audits, and process compliance checks.
Assist in change management: capturing change requests, updating documentation, and communicating modifications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to spot inconsistencies.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and working environments.
Good organizational skills and ability to multitask.
Proactive mindset, willingness to take ownership and suggest improvements.
Comfortable working in a team and collaborating across functions.

Perks:

Hands-on training in R&D Project management and product development processes.
Real exposure to the full lifecycle of a Mechatronic product development.
Mentorship from experienced professionals.
Opportunity to work with modern technologies and tools.
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 and ranked by Corporate Knights as the number one company in the automotive sector in terms of sustainable development.

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Role Summary

As a Junior Project Engineer Student, you will contribute to defining, documenting, and refining standards, procedures, and processes. You’ll also support the management and coordination of project tasks, helping the team deliver on schedule and quality goals. You will learn how Mechatronic product development flows from concept through to delivery and how to coordinate across technical, quality, and stakeholder domains.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain documentation for standards, procedures, workflows, and best practices
Assist in planning, scheduling, tracking project deliverables, milestones, and risks
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Industrial, Quality, Purchasing, Operations, etc.) to collect input and ensure alignment
Monitor project progress and produce reports/updates for stakeholders
Help implement process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives
Support training and onboarding of new team members on standards and procedures
Learn and adopt project management tools and methodologies
Participate in periodic reviews, audits, and process compliance checks
Assist in change management: capturing change requests, updating documentation, and communicating modifications

What You’ll Bring / What We’re Looking For

Be enrolled in an Engineering degree course at University or College level
Strong interest in project management, product development, or systems thinking
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to spot inconsistencies
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies and working environments
Good organizational skills and ability to multitask
Proactive mindset, willingness to take ownership and suggest improvements
Comfortable working in a team and collaborating across functions
Familiarity with basic technical or software development concepts (coding, version control, systems engineering, etc.) is a plus

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on training in R&D Project management and product development processes
Real exposure to the full lifecycle of a Mechatronic product development
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Opportunity to work with modern technologies and tools

Job: R&D Trainee/Apprentice/VIE

Organization: System Development

Schedule: Full time

Employee Status: Trainee (Fixed Term) (Trainee)

Job Type: Trainee / Internship

Job Posting Date: 2025-09-26

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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