Collaborative Robotics Engineer (M/F) – ref 1131

Centrale Nantes is a prestigious engineering school that awards degrees to engineers, master’s students and PhD candidates following academic programmes based on the latest developments in science and technology and on best management practices.

As a member of the Groupe des Écoles Centrales (Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes and Paris), our school provides high-quality education for highly selective students.

A public institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, Centrale Nantes has over 2,250 students, 500 staff members and 600 part-time lecturers.

Job description:

As part of the Amatsumara project, we are looking for a research engineer specialising in collaborative robotics for a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Getting to grips with the robots

• Developing kinematic control laws for the robots

• Validating the control laws through simulation

• Carrying out experimental validation on the robot

Technical skills:

• Proficiency in the kinematic and dynamic analysis of a collaborative robot

• Proficiency in the use of impedance/admittance control

• Ability to carry out the mechanical design of a prototype and produce technical drawings

Organisational skills:

• Ability to manage one’s own work independently

• Ability to plan the various milestones of a project

• Adaptability skills:

• Ability to conduct research activities in collaboration with others and contribute skills to the collective effort

• Be able to engage in the various activities of the research project

  Interpersonal & social skills:

• Be able to identify, prioritise and ensure the flow of information to the appropriate contacts

• Be able to present oneself as an expert using clear and understandable language

Required qualifications: You must hold at least a Master’s degree and/or a relevant general engineering degree, and have a proven track record in the field of robotics.

Nature of the role

• 12-month fixed-term contract

• Open to contract staff and permanent staff

• Category A – Research Engineer

• Full-time role – based in Nantes

• Travel required: National and international conferences (1–2 times a year); Work/team meetings at other laboratory sites

• Occasional remote working

• Remote working allowance

• Flexible working hours

• Adjustable working cycles (option to work a 4.5-day week)

• RTT + additional leave

• Free parking

• 75% transport reimbursement

Sustainable mobility allowance (if cycling or carpooling)

Remuneration: in accordance with the State civil service pay scales

Position to be filled: As soon as possible

HR contact: Eloïse LEHOUX

Manager contact: Andréa CHERUBINI

This advertisement refers to terms such as ‘candidate’, ‘engineer’, ‘manager’, etc. These titles are to be considered gender-neutral and apply to both women and men.

Centrale de Nantes is committed to equality and diversity. In line with our institution’s CSR commitments, this role is open to all.