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Junior Robotics Automation Engineer

Harmattan AI· Operations
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OrlyFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

Automation & Robotics Project Engineer role within Harmattan AI's Automation & Industrialisation team, focused on designing, commissioning, and integrating robotics and automation cells on a modular mixed-model assembly line for quadcopter platforms. Owns integrator relationships, manages suppliers, and drives performance improvements in a live ramp-up manufacturing environment.

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.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or equivalent.
  • At least 2 years of experience
  • 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.

Skills

Required:Robotics and automation cell designIndustrial and collaborative robotsPLC programming and automation architecturesIntegrator and supplier management
Nice to have:OEE and lean manufacturingVision systems / quality inspection (preferred)Industry 4.0 / digital twin / IoT (preferred)

Benefits

  • Not specified in the description; (omit if not present)
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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