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Test&Validation Team Leader

Valeo โ€ข Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

onsitefull-time
Posted Apr 24, 2026

**Role & seniority: ** R&D Team Leader / Architect (Software Development); permanent/full-time; manages engineers/technicians.

**Stack/tools: ** Uses defined engineering processes, methodology and tools per Software Development/Engineering discipline (5-axes methodology). Specific languages/tools not stated.

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

  • Lead team operations: set objectives, run reviews/meetings, plan missions, define qualifications/training, support hiring and career evolution; manage team budget.

  • Ensure execution of engineering standards/processes: deploy engineering methodology/tools, fully implement 5-axes methodology, contribute to process/tool definition and improvements.

  • Robust design ownership: raise design/knowledge level via training; review/challenge destandardization requests; ensure designs meet robust design standards before release.

  • Must-have skills:

    • Technical leadership in R&D/engineering; ability to manage and develop teams.

    • Strong understanding of engineering processes/methodologies and standardization/robust design practices.

    • Budget ownership and delivery planning; cross-functional execution discipline.

  • Nice-to-haves:

    • Experience with automotive/embedded or mobility software development environments.

    • Proven participation in continuous improvement of standards, methods, and tools.

  • Location & work type: Location not specified; full-time, regular employee status, permanent contract.

Full Description

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. Management & Competency: Manage his team of engineers and technicians (yearly reviews, meetings, missions, objectives) Define the necessary qualifications and training plan for his team with the support of his management Allocate his team staff in the projects activities Propose trainings and career evolutions with the support of his management Contribute to the recruitment of the members of his department Budget: Propose and follow the budget for his team Responsible of the Team Efficiency Plan and achievements Process, Methodology, Tools, Equipment: Deploy the Engineering process, methodology and tools defined by / together with the Engineering discipline Manager / Director Participate to the definition of processes, methods and the tools necessary to properly handle projects Ensure the full deployment of 5 axes methodology Participate to the improvement of the standards, methods & tools of his Engineering discipline Standardization & Robust Design Support RAISE team by ensuring knowledge, training and implementation of the standards Review and challenge Destandardization requests before release Ensure that each single design is achieving the highest level of Robust design. Job: R&D Team Leader/Architect Organization: Software Development Schedule: Full time Employee Status: Regular Job Type: Permanent contract Job Posting Date: 2026-04-24 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 Valeo is a global tech company, designing breakthrough solutions to reinvent the mobility industry. We are leader on our businesses, and recognized as one of the largest innovative companies. We offer a large number of job opportunities that are as diverse as they are rewarding. Whether you are a student seeking an internship, a recent graduate, or an experienced professional, you will find an interesting opportunity at Valeo for you! More information on www.valeo.com Join Valeo! As part of a global community of passionate people, you will grow and thrive, setting the trend through advanced technologies, for greener, safer, and smarter mobility. All our employees are gathered around our common culture and have everyday the opportunity to #Dare.Care.Share

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