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On-site in Martos·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Martos
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Education
- Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
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Skills
Nice to have
This job advert was originally written in Spanish.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Studies: Final year student or recent graduate in a Degree in Electronic and Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or an equivalent Master's. Also applicable to Higher Level Vocational Training in Automation and Industrial Robotics.
- Essential: English B2 Level
- Skills: Proactivity, capacity for autonomous learning, and the desire to work between the industrial environment and software development.
Nice to have
- Desirable theoretical/academic knowledge: Basic notions of PLC programming (Ladder Language, Structured Text) or control electronics. Fundamentals of object-oriented programming (Python, C#, C++ or Java) and database logic (SQL). Curiosity about IoT, computer networks, and the digital transformation of industry.
The role
Student or recent graduate with a multidisciplinary profile who wants to develop themselves at the intersection of industrial control (OT) and software/data (IT). Connecting plant software with the cloud and programming real control systems in Industry 4.0 projects.
What you'll do
- Support in the programming and configuration of PLC controllers and HMI/SCADA screens.
- Collaboration in the commissioning of IoT/Edge data gateways (extracting data from machinery and processing it).
- Learning and implementation of industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus).
- Creation of scripts or simple applications (Python, C# or Node-RED) for data processing and connection with databases (SQL).
- Introduction to the integration of plant data with Cloud (AWS/Azure) platforms or management systems.
How you'll work
Schedule: Full time
Employee Status: Apprentice (fixed term)
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Hiring process
3 steps3 interviews
Application
Document check
Telephone interview
Phone call
A first call to get to know you, with the chance to ask questions.
Technical interview
With a specialist department · Phone call
Your documents go to the specialist department, which holds a technical interview by phone.
Personal meeting
With a specialist department · In person
An in-person meeting to deepen the acquaintance.
- No cover letter is required; the CV and references are the key documents.
- Documents are checked promptly and considered for other open positions too.
About Valeo
Valeo is a global automotive supplier headquartered in Paris, France, designing and manufacturing innovative products and systems for the automotive industry, including lighting, thermal systems, and electrification solutions. With over 100,000 employees across more than 30 countries, Valeo is a key player in the transition to safer and more sustainable mobility, partnering with major car manufacturers worldwide.
In Spain, Valeo operates several industrial and R&D sites, notably in Martos (Jaén), Zaragoza, and Barcelona, focusing on lighting, electronics, and engineering. The company offers numerous opportunities for international professionals, including internships, VIE programs, and engineering roles, with a strong emphasis on R&D and innovation. Valeo's Spanish operations are integrated into its global network, providing a multicultural environment and career development prospects for those looking to work in the automotive sector in Spain.
- Industry
- Automotive Parts
- Founded
- 1923
- Employees
- 100,000–150,000
- Headquarters
- Paris, France
- In Spain
- Madrid, Zaragoza, Barcelona and 1 more
Good to know if you are moving
- Valeo has multiple sites in Spain, including Martos, Zaragoza, and Barcelona, offering a range of roles from engineering to finance.
- The company offers VIE (Volontariat International en Entreprise) programs, which are international assignments for young professionals, providing a pathway to work in Spain.
- Many roles in Spain are in R&D and engineering, with opportunities for recent graduates and experienced professionals in automotive technology.
- Valeo's Spanish operations are part of a global network, allowing for potential international career mobility within the company.
- The company emphasizes innovation and sustainability, with a focus on developing technologies for the future of mobility.
In their own words
About the company & team
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.
Additional information
Job: Manufacturing Trainee/Apprentice/VIE
Organization: Maintenance
Job Posting Date: 2026-10-28
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
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