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.
For our HVAC team based in Prague we are looking for a Mechanical Design Architect.
YOUR CHALLENGES:
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Define the mechanical architecture of the HVAC product
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Define design Structure of product and its components in line with platform configurator definition
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Optimize design to cost approach
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Check patent
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Propose constant improvement in relation with platform and with dedicated projects
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Secure the product robustness, apply standards
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Enforce standard solutions
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Support Design Review(s)
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Manage the link with other functions / calling for hierarchical support if needed
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Capitalization of the know-how (Standardization, Specifications, technical reports, processes and guidelines)
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Provides inputs and requirements to the team for the further development
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Interface with customer for architecture content
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Contribute to refine the functions into the right sub-systems (system - mechanical - software - hardware …)
LET´S TALK ABOUT YOU:
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Technical university with 2 years experience or engineering high high school min. 5 years experience
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Physics / Fluid dynamics understanding
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CATIA V5
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Communication and presentation skills
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Fluent English
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German, French language is an advantage
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Customer orientation
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Team spirit
WE OFFER:
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6 weeks of vacation per year
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flexible working hours and home office possibility
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semester bonuses depending on your team's and corporate results
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contribution to pension insurance after the probation period amounting to 5 % of your gross salary
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meal vouchers and free time vouchers on an Edenred card
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possibility of the Multisport card
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fitness room and external sports ground (football, basketball, volleyball) on site
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mobility support for commuting, accommodation and moving services if you live more than 20km away
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a company canteen offering a selection of international cuisine
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easy access to work by Prague metro line A, a parking lot for all employees
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personal development program through technical trainings and language courses
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regular company teambuilding events
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outdoor relax zone with barbecue space for teambuildings
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discounted prices of car spare parts and accessories
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possibility to see the whole development process in one place from an idea (customer requirement) to a product testing and manufacturing
Job:
R&D Team Leader/Architect Organization:
Mechanical Development Schedule:
Full time Employee Status:
Regular Job Type:
Main Employment (standard value) Job Posting Date:
2026-01-10 *Join Us !
Being part of our team, you will join
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one of the largest global innovative companies, with more than 20,000 engineers working in Research & Development
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a multi-cultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration
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more than 100,000 colleagues in 31 countries... which make a lot of opportunity for career growth
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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 *