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Optical Engineer

Hybrid in Martos·Full-time·Added 10 days ago

Valeo

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Overview

Job details

  • Permanent contract

    Full-time hours.

  • Hybrid

    Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Valeo doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Be near Martos for hybrid days

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 2+ years of experience

    Junior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Grado en Física u Optometría .” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

The initial contract will run until March 7, 2027, with the possibility of joining the permanent staff. In addition, at Adecco

  • Work-life balance: Flexible schedule + 1/2 days of teleworking per week.

  • Disconnection and rest: 1 month of natural holidays + special Christmas break.

  • Care and family: Private medical insurance and childcare assistance.

  • Growth and rewards: Annual salary review, continuous evaluations, as well as bonuses for soft skills and performance.

  • Daily benefits: E-Benefits savings portal (discount club) and on-site canteen.

  • The initial contract will run until March 7, 2027, with the possibility of joining the permanent staff. In addition, at Adecco

  • Security Guard Girona Costa + €2,150 net

  • In addition, you'll have the opportunity to live in a magnificent setting near Córdoba, Granada, Málaga, Seville... Take a lookhere and travel with us!

Requirements

What we're looking for

The initial contract will run until March 7, 2027, with the possibility of joining the permanent staff. In addition, at Adecco

  • Degree in Physics or Optometry.

  • 2-3 years of consolidated experience in product development.

  • Advanced level of English.

  • Passion for the automotive industry.

Nice to have

Come to Valeo and discover our benefits! We offer our employees:

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  • The initial contract will run until March 7, 2027, with the possibility of joining the permanent staff. In addition, at Adecco

  • Security Guard Girona Costa + €2,150 net

  • The initial contract will run until March 7, 2027, with the possibility of joining the permanent staff. In addition, at Adecco

  • Security Guard Girona Costa + €2,150 net

The role

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.

The initial contract will run until March 7, 2027, with the possibility of joining the permanent staff. In addition, at Adecco

As a global automotive supplier and innovation leader, we create smarter, safer, and more sustainable solutions for automakers around the world.

Our Martos plant is one of the largest centers in our Visibility Systems Business Group, responsible for the development and manufacturing of lighting and electronics products, with nearly 2,600 employees.

As an Optical Engineer at Valeo Martos, you will have the opportunity to work with the most powerful automotive companies, in electronic development within an international and multicultural environment.

What you'll do

Your responsibilities:

  • Participate in product design and design optical components, ensuring constant alignment between customer needs and results. Especially in the areas of quality and cost.

  • Propose technical solutions so that our offering is attractive and competitive.

  • Monitor project planning to ensure compliance with all deadlines.

  • Technical interface between Valeo and the customer for technical matters, breaking down and communicating customer requests and needs internally.

  • Integration and participation in a multidisciplinary team to achieve project objectives.

How you'll work

Full time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Posting Date

2025-12-18

Hiring process

3 steps3 interviews

  1. Application

  2. Document check

  3. Telephone interview

    Phone call

    A first call to get to know you, with the chance to ask questions.

  4. Technical interview

    With a specialist department · Phone call

    Your documents go to the specialist department, which holds a technical interview by phone.

  5. 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
Website
valeo.com

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

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

Additional information

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