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.

Are you a tech-savvy engineering graduate with a passion for cars, hands-on testing, and international travel? We are looking for an Application Engineer to join our team in our R&D Center in Prague and take charge of final vehicle tuning and calibration on real test tracks across Europe!

Whether you’re connecting to control units in the lab or putting a vehicle through its paces on a test track in Germany or Spain, this role offers the perfect balance of technical office preparation, real-world execution, and international exposure.

We will fully train you for the role — all you need is a strong technical background and a genuine willingness to learn new systems and technologies. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Hands-on Vehicle Calibration: Fine-tune, calibrate, and perform initial testing on vehicles based on requirements from System Engineers.

• Track Testing: Travel to test tracks (primarily in Germany, Spain, and locally in the Czech Republic) to test cars in real conditions. You’ll often work independently, but sometimes as part of a larger team.

• Client Interaction: Work directly with customers present on-site at the test track to ensure the vehicle’s performance meets their expectations.

• Handover & Reporting: Prepare the calibrated vehicles for the main testing team and write post-test reports upon returning to the office.

• Office & Remote Work: Prepare technical solutions and setup in the office/home office before heading out to the track.

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOU...

• Education & Background: Technical background (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or Mechatronics Engineering). Recent graduates are welcome!

• Technical & Practical Skills: High technical aptitude, problem-solving mindset, and the hands-on ability to connect to control units/ECUs. Basic programming skills are a strong plus.

• Eagerness to Learn: A strong motivation to pick up new technologies, methods, and systems quickly.

• Communication & Mobility: Good English skills (for international clients and teams) and a valid Driving License (Cat. B).

• Willingness to Travel: Excited about frequent travel to European automotive testing hubs (Germany, Spain - e.g.).

• Problem Solving & Quality: Apply standard problem-solving methodologies (such as QRQC) to analyze issues on and off the track.

• Collaboration: Communicate effectively with System Engineers, local testing teams, and external stakeholders.

WE OFFER

• Great Team Culture: A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative environment where direct impact is seen on the track!

• Work in a stable international company in a multinational team

• Work with cutting-edge technologies in Automotive

• International Experience: Regular travel to top European automotive test tracks

• Flexible working hours and home office possibility (2–3 days per week when not on travel)

• Career Growth: Hands-on experience with cutting-edge automotive technologies, mentorship from senior engineers, and clear career progression.

• 6 weeks of vacation per year

• 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 vouchers 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

Ready to get behind the wheel of your engineering career? Apply today and start tuning the cars of tomorrow!

Job:

Engineering Disciplines

Organization:

System Department

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Main Employment (standard value)

Job Posting Date:

2026-07-29

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