Principal Engineer - Mechanical

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.

Mission

• To design, develop, and optimize gearboxes specifically for electric vehicle (EV) applications, ensuring efficiency, durability, and performance.
• Support cross-functional teams in delivering robust drivetrain systems for current and future EV platforms

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop gearbox systems specifically designed for EV drivetrains.
• Perform simulations and calculations related to gear strength, thermal behavior, and NVH.
• Conduct detailed analysis of gear materials, lubrication systems, and bearing arrangements.
• Design of proto samples & Testing/Process Fixtures
• Collaborate with motor, inverter, and vehicle integration teams to ensure system-level compatibility.
• Define and manage gearbox technical specifications and requirements.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive resolution of gearbox-related issues.
• Support DFMEA and DVP activities for gearbox systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers for gearbox components for manufacturing feasibility.
• Review and validate 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Ensure gearbox designs meet regulatory and safety standards.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and milestone tracking.
• Assist in cost optimization and weight reduction initiatives.
• Design of components inline with DFM requirements
• Able to apply geometric functional & annotations & validate the same by stackup analysis
• Coordinate with testing teams for endurance, noise, and efficiency evaluations.
• Analyze field data and customer feedback for continuous improvement.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and interns.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in intellectual property development and patent reviews.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and quality standards

Education/Training

• Bachelor / Master degree in Mechanical / Automotive Engineering
• Specialized certification in transmission systems or electric mobility added advantage

Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience in gearbox design and development, preferably in the automotive or EV sector.
• Experience with gear calculation software and transmission validation processes is required.
• Good understanding of GD&T, Stackup analysis (3DCS added advantage)

Languages

• Fluency in English; 
• French / German knowledge will be an added advantage

Other Specifications

• Ability to independently steer projects with confidence and ownership.
• Demonstrates high professionalism, transparency, and accountability.
• Adheres strictly to VALEO’s Ethics & Compliance Policy.
• Open to limited travel and flexible in working across office, lab, and testing environments

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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