Jobs at Valeo in Germany

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.

Would you like to shape the future of intelligent mobility together with us? Become part of our VALEO team and revolutionize the experience of autonomous and connected driving.

We are looking for you as Power Distribution Electronic Architect (m/f/d) (Zonal Controllers) for our location in Bietigheim.

• Architectural Leadership: Define the end-to-end Power Distribution HW architecture for Zonal Controllers focusing on E-fuses smart switching and power sequencing.
• Platform Development: Lead the HW engineering team through the platform lifecycle ensuring design reuse and modularity across different OEM requirements.
• RFQ Strategy: Act as the technical lead for Request for Quotations (RFQs) transforming customer requirements into competitive high-performance hardware concepts and BOM estimations.
• Functional Safety: Collaborate with Systems Engineers to implement ISO 26262 requirements (up to ASIL-D) within the power stages.
• Technical Roadmap: Evaluate emerging technologies (e.g. GaN/SiC advanced MOSFET packaging) to keep our platform at the cutting edge of the Tier 1 market.

• B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Several years of experience in Automotive HW development with at least 3 years in an Architect or Lead role.
• Direct experience with Zonal or Body Control Module (BCM) architectures is highly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of high-current PCB design, thermal management and semiconductor selection (MOSFETs, Gate Drivers, Shunts).
• Proven experience with E-fuses wire-harness protection strategies and sleep-to-wake power management.
• Ability to perform Worst-Case Analysis (WCA), Thermal Simulations and FMEA at an architectural level.
• Strategic thinking and good communication skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional HW teams in a fast‑paced global environment.

• Compensation package: Performance-related salary components and company pension scheme (allowance).
• Career development: Scope to develop your own ideas as well as professional and personal development opportunities worldwide.
• Benefits: Allowances for sports, health, pension scheme, canteen, JobRad, free employee parking, employee events and social support for a family-friendly environment.
• Flexibility: Working models that harmonize your professional and private life.
• Work environment: Flat hierarchies and modern working methods provide you with an innovative working environment.
• The future: We work together on the mobility trends of tomorrow.

• We value equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds as well as from people with disabilities.
• Your contact person: Alessa KNAPP.
• For data protection reasons please submit your application documents exclusively online via the job portal on our website.

• Location: Bietigheim
• Schedule: Full time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Job Type: Permanent contract
• Organization: Advanced Development
• Engineering Disciplines: [not specified]
• Required Experience: Staff IC
• Key Skills: IDS, Electronic Warfare, PCB, Military Experience, Mobile Devices, Surface Mount Technology, Assembly Experience, Schematics, Security System Experience, Soldering, Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting
• Employment Type: Full‑Time
• Vacancy: 1