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.
The Mechanical Radar Sensor Integrator Lead is responsible for the mechanical integration of radar sensors into vehicle systems, ensuring robust performance, manufacturability, and compliance with automotive standards.
This role bridges sensor technology, vehicle packaging, and mechanical design to enable reliable ADAS & ARAS and autonomous driving functions across vehicle platforms.
YOUR CHALLENGES:
Mechanical Integration & Design
Lead the mechanical integration of Valeo mid-range mid-range radar sensors into vehicle components such as bumpers, grilles, mirrors, and body structures
Define sensor mounting positions, mounting concepts, brackets, housings, and fixation strategies considering performance, tolerances, vibrations, and thermal influences
Ensure radar performance is not degraded by mechanical design, materials, or vehicle packaging constraints over life-time
Support challenging sensor integrations and cooperate with system team during Electromagnetic simulation securing sensor positioning the best possible
Collaborate with design, body, and exterior teams to ensure seamless vehicle integration
Lead technical exchange with customers during sensor integration phase
Development & Validation
Define mechanical requirements for radar sensors and surrounding components
Support CAD development (CATIA) and conduct packaging and tolerance analyses
Analyze test results and implement design optimizations
Compliance & Documentation
Ensure compliance with automotive standards and regulations (e.g. ISO 16750, ISO 26262 awareness, OEM-specific standards)
Prepare technical documentation, drawings, and sensor integration guidelines
Support change management and release processes (PLM)
LET´S TALK ABOUT YOU:
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering,
Experience
3+ years of experience in mechanical design or integration in the automotive industry
Hands-on experience with ADAS/ ARAS sensor integration (radar, camera, lidar, or ultrasonic preferred)
Experience working in cross-functional automotive development teams
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, tolerancing, and materials
Experience with automotive environmental requirements (temperature, vibration, moisture, stone impact)
Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA)
Understanding of radar sensor basics and ADAS system constraints
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with bumper systems or exterior components
Knowledge of plastic part design and injection molding
Familiarity with vehicle development processes (V-Model, APQP)
Experience with supplier management and technical reviews
WE OFFER:
6 weeks of vacation per year
flexible working hours and home office possibility
semester bonuses depending on your team's and corporate results
contribution to pension insurance after the probation period amounting to 5% of your gross salary
meal vouchers and free time vouchers on a Flexi Pass card (Edenred)
possibility of the Multisport card
fitness room and external sports ground (football, basketball, volleyball) on site
mobility support for commuting, accommodation and moving services if you live more than 20km away
a company canteen offering a selection of international cuisine
easy access to work by Prague metro line A, a parking lot for all employees
personal development program through technical trainings and language courses
regular company teambuilding events
outdoor relax zone with barbecue space for team buildings
discounted prices of car spare parts and accessories
possibility to see the whole development process in one place from an idea (customer requirement) to a product testing and manufacturing
Job:
R&D Design Leader, R&D EngineerOrganization:
Mechatronic EngineeringSchedule:
Full timeEmployee Status:
RegularJob Type:
Main Employment (standard value)Job Posting Date:
2025-11-20Join 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
Valeo is a technology company and partner to all automakers and new mobility players worldwide. Valeo innovates to make mobility safer, smarter and more sustainable. Valeo enjoys technological and industrial leadership in electrification, driving assistance systems, reinvention of the interior experience and lighting everywhere. These four areas, vital to the transformation of mobility, are the Group's growth drivers.
Valeo in figures: 21.5 billion euros in sales in 2024 | 106,100 employees, 28 countries, 155 plants, 64 research and development centers and 19 distribution platforms at February 28, 2025. Valeo is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange
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Valeo, entreprise technologique, partenaire de tous les constructeurs automobiles et des nouveaux acteurs de la mobilité, œuvre pour une mobilité plus propre, plus sûre et plus intelligente, grâce à ses innovations. Valeo dispose d’un leadership technologique et industriel dans l’électrification, les aides à la conduite, la réinvention de la vie à bord et l'éclairage à l’intérieur et à l’extérieur du véhicule. Ces quatre domaines, essentiels à la transformation de la mobilité, sont les vecteurs de croissance du Groupe.
Valeo en chiffres: 21.5 milliards d'euros de chiffre d'affaires en 2024 | 106 100 employés, 28 pays, 155 sites de production, 64 centres de recherche et développement et 19 plateformes de distribution au 28 février 2025. Valeo est cotée à la Bourse de Paris.
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