Platform Product Technical Leader (M/F/D)

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.

Valeo Electric and Electronic Systems Plant in Czechowice-Dziedzice is engaged in the production of starters, air dampers and valves, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) and innovative electric generators for hybrid vehicles, as well as the regeneration of alternators, starters, dual mass flywheels and compressors for car air-conditioning. Valeo Plant in Czechowice-Dziedzice has its own modern research and development center which provides innovative solutions for car manufacturing.

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Platform Product Technical Leader to drive the technical development and strategic evolution of our platform products. This role is pivotal in ensuring the technical excellence, robustness, and market competitiveness of our solutions within the automotive electric and electronic systems domain.

Your Challenges:

• Lead the technical definition, architecture, and design of complex platform products, ensuring alignment with overall company strategy and customer requirements

• Act as the primary technical interface with internal stakeholders (R&D, Project Management, Sales, Manufacturing) and external partners/customers

• Oversee and guide technical teams in the execution of platform development projects, providing expert technical direction and problem-solving

• Drive innovation and evaluate new technologies, methodologies, and tools to enhance platform capabilities, performance, and efficiency

• Ensure the technical quality, reliability, and scalability of platform products throughout their lifecycle, from concept to mass production and maintenance

• Develop and maintain technical roadmaps for platform products, anticipating future needs and market trends

• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and provide recommendations for technical solutions and strategic decisions

• Contribute to the definition of technical specifications, requirements, and validation plans for platform components and systems

• Mentor and develop junior technical staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

The ideal candidate will have:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in technical leadership roles within the automotive or embedded systems industry, specifically related to electronic control units (ECUs), software platforms, or similar complex products

• Profound expertise in embedded systems development, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, FlexRay)

• Strong understanding of functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262) and cybersecurity principles in automotive applications

• Proven track record of successfully leading the technical definition and development of complex platform products from concept to production

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a hands-on approach

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); proficiency in German or Polish is a plus

• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

We Offer:

• Employment in an international automotive company with high work standards and an innovative environment

• Benefits: private medical care (Medicover); access to the Medicover Benefit platform (sports, culture, shopping); additional health and life insurance; on-site canteen and social benefits

• Development opportunities through participation in internal and external training

• The chance to have a real impact on the development of modern automotive technologies and road safety

Valeo works to promote diversity in all its forms (gender, disability, social and cultural, generational) through local policies and actions, mentoring and training programs, networks and partnerships.

Join us and lead tech innovation for electrified and cleaner mobility! 

Job:

Platforms management

Organization:

Site R&D

Schedule:

Full time

Employee Status:

Regular

Job Type:

Permanent contract

Job Posting Date:

2026-03-25

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