Junior Robotics Automation Engineer

En tant qu'ingénieur en automatisation et robotique junior au sein de l'équipe Automatisation et Industrialisation de Harmattan AI, vous travaillerez aux côtés d'un ingénieur senior pour concevoir et mettre en service des cellules de robotique et d'automatisation sur une ligne d'assemblage modulaire pour drones quadricoptères. Vous gérerez la relation avec les intégrateurs, de la définition des besoins à la livraison, et prendrez des décisions industrielles pour renforcer la capacité de production de systèmes autonomes.

Responsibilities

• Design, assemble, and commission automation and robotics cells hands-on, directly within the shopfloor environment.
• Integrate robotic systems, sensors, and actuators into modular stations compatible with a mixed-model assembly line.
• Validate and deploy industrial equipment in collaboration with production teams to ensure operational readiness.
• Execute rapid iterations on automation cells to keep pace with evolving products and processes during the production ramp-up.
• Conduct technical and commercial assessments to justify automation investments and create value before implementation.
• Define technical requirements and functional specifications for automation integrators.
• Manage integrators end-to-end — from RFQ and design reviews through FAT/SAT and go-live.
• Own cost tracking, budget control, and lead time management on automation projects.
• Challenge supplier proposals technically and commercially — hold them to quality, cost, and delivery.
• Monitor cell performance post-deployment and drive OEE improvements across the shared line.
• Identify root causes of faults and implement corrective actions — on the floor or with suppliers.
• Ensure automation cells remain compatible with mixed-model production as the product portfolio grows.
• Feed lessons learned into future specifications and cell designs.

Requirements

• Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of experience — hands-on internships and academic projects are fully valued.
• Practical hands-on experience with industrial and collaborative robots including brands such as Universal Robots, Doosan, FANUC, or KUKA.
• Working knowledge of PLCs — notably Siemens TIA Portal/S7 — and associated automation architectures.
• Familiarity with sensors, actuators, motion systems, and cell-level safety standards.
• Ability to write clear technical specifications and functional requirements.
• Comfortable managing suppliers and integrators — technically, commercially, and on schedule.
• Thrives in fast-moving, iterative environments with incomplete information and evolving processes.
• Rigorous, structured, and able to prioritize under ramp-up pressure.
• Good communication in French and English — able to interact clearly with operators and engineers
• Hands-on mindset; at ease on the shopfloor, not just behind a screen

Nice to have

• Familiarity with vision systems, force/torque sensing, or automated quality inspection.
• Understanding of OEE metrics and lean manufacturing principles.
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 tools — digital twins, IoT, or predictive maintenance concepts.
• Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments where processes are still being built
• Communication & Influence: Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English, capable of leading diverse principals – from junior members to senior executives.
• Commitment: 100% dedication to Harmattan AI’s mission, vision, and ambitious growth plans, ready to go the extra mile to ensure operational excellence.