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Laboratory Engineer – Electric Motors & Compressors

Valeo
3 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Prague, Czech Republic

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.

At Valeo Power Division, we develop and validate advanced technologies that power the future of mobility. In this role, you will work directly on electric motors and electric compressors for thermal management and e-mobility applications, which are key components used in modern hybrid and electric vehicle platforms.

Your mission

We are currently looking for an experienced Laboratory Engineer to join our testing and validation team. You will ensure the technical robustness, performance, and reliability of products such as electric drive motors and high-efficiency electric compressors, which are critical for vehicle propulsion and thermal management systems in next-generation vehicles.

What you will do:

  • Plan, perform, and evaluate tests of electric motors and electric compressors used in automotive applications

  • Validate product performance across different operating conditions and customer requirements

  • Analyze test data and perform engineering calculations (including worst-case and statistical analysis)

  • Conduct simulations and thermal/performance studies related to electromechanical systems

  • Support design, integration, and validation of components from prototype phase to final release

  • Participate in design reviews with internal engineering teams and external suppliers

  • Prepare technical reports and provide regular updates on validation progress

What we are looking for:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in testing, validation, or product development (automotive or electromechanical engineering preferred)

  • Strong knowledge of electrical engineering and basic thermodynamics

  • Hands-on experience with electric motors, compressors, or similar electromechanical systems

  • English language on a communicative level

  • Ability to analyze complex technical data and solve engineering problems

  • Independent, structured, and detail-oriented working style

  • Willingness to occasionally travel for project-related activities and technical meetings

Benefits:

  • Work in a stable international company in a multinational team

  • Work with cutting-edge technologies in Automotive

  • Possibility to see the whole development process in one place - from an idea (customer requirement) to a product (e.g. automated parking ECU)

  • 6 weeks of vacation per year

  • Flexible working hours and home office possibility

  • Variable remuneration - monthly and semester bonuses depending on team and company result

  • Contribution to the pension insurance after the probation period, 5% from the gross salary

  • Meal contribution and free time vouchers on Flexi Pass card

  • Possibility of Multisport card

  • Fitness room and external sports ground (football, basketball, volleyball) on site

  • Mobility support for commuting, accommodation and moving services if you live over 20km away

  • Company canteen offering a selection of international cuisine

  • Easy access to work by Prague metro line A, car parking for all employees

  • Personal development program through technical trainings and language courses

  • Regular company team building events

  • Outdoor relax zone with a barbecue space for team building

Job:

Engineering Disciplines

Organization:

Test & Validation

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Main Employment (standard value)

Job Posting Date:

2026-04-17

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