R&D Mechatronics Product Technical Leader- Radar

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.

As an R&D Mechatronics Product Technical Leader at Valeo, you will lead the platform development of innovative mechatronic systems in Radar field, driving projects from concept to production with a focus on manufacturability and quality.

YOUR CHALLENGES:

• Lead and manage R&D projects for mechatronic systems ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.

• Apply expertise in Mechatronics, Mechanical and Validation field to develop robust and efficient solutions.

• Implement Automation Technology and Robotics principles into product development and manufacturing processes.

• Drive Innovation Management within projects, fostering new ideas and technologies.

• Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) is integrated throughout the development lifecycle, collaborating closely with manufacturing teams.

• Oversee Quality Control (QC) aspects of mechatronic designs and prototypes, ensuring adherence to rigorous automotive standards.

•  Provide technical Leadership to project teams, mentoring engineers and fostering a collaborative environment.

• Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges using strong Problem Solving methodologies.

• Communicate project status, technical challenges, and solutions effectively to stakeholders.

• Identification of needs in terms of resources, investments and equipment.

• Responsibility for communication with production plants and preparing good starting conditions for future mass production.

• Establish simple break down of activities to meet the customer delivery on time.
  
  LET´S TALK ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

• Proven experience in R&D project leadership, ideally within the automotive industry.

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of Mechatronics (HW and Mechanics)and  Validation (EMC, environmental validation)

• Ensure smooth communication between the R&D Team and customer in regards to all R&D related topics at mechanics and electronics level.

• Experience with industrialization or new production launch including communication with  suppliers.

• Experience with Quality Control (QC) processes and automotive quality standards.

• Excellent Innovation Management skills, with a track record of contributing to new              product development.

• Exceptional Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Advanced Problem Solving abilities with a systematic approach to complex technical issues.

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 an Edenred card

• 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 teambuildings

• 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:

Mechatronics

Organization:

Electronics

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Main Employment (standard value)

Job Posting Date:

2026-04-10

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