Digital Environment Engineer for Additive Manufacturing (M/F) – ref: 1194

Centrale Nantes is a prestigious engineering school which awards degrees to engineers, Master’s students and PhD candidates upon completion of academic programmes based on the very 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 joint laboratory between Centrale Nantes and Everllence, we are seeking a design engineer to develop the digital environment dedicated to WAAM additive manufacturing, in line with our partner’s industrial challenges.

The role involves, in particular, designing and developing approaches to trajectory generation, as well as preparing manufacturing processes for demonstrators.

Your main responsibilities will be as follows:

• Establishing a coherent digital workflow for WAAM additive manufacturing

• Coordinating the use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools

• Organising and reporting on testing and fine-tuning

• Acting as a technical adviser to internal stakeholders

• Conducting technology watch on materials, tools and design methods

• Developing manufacturing, inspection and assembly procedures.

• Programme digital machines, monitor processes and ensure successful production

• Apply and enforce safety regulations regarding the use of the machine fleet

• Contribute to the promotion of the department’s technologies

Specific duties of the post

• Programme additive manufacturing process trajectories for the targeted applications

• Prepare and carry out experimental studies to validate the concepts developed

Knowledge:

• Machining, mechanical manufacturing and additive manufacturing techniques (in-depth knowledge)

• Mechanics (tolerances, fits, metrology, technical drawing, etc.) (in-depth knowledge)

• Programming languages

• Materials and their properties

• Strength of materials

• Administrative and accounting management

• Professional environment and networks

• Written and oral presentation techniques

• English: B1 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Operational skills:

• Carrying out a diagnostic assessment

• Problem-solving

• Applying complex procedures and work instructions

• Drafting reports or technical documents

• Sharing knowledge

• Applying quality assurance procedures

• Applying health and safety regulations

Behavioural skills:

• Adaptability

• Critical thinking

• Organisational skills

Required qualifications: You must hold, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and, ideally, have some successful experience in this field.

What we offer:

• 4-month fixed-term contract

• Position open to contract staff and civil servants

• Category A – IGE

• Full-time role – based in Nantes

• Flexible working hours

• Flexible working patterns (option to work a 4.5-day week)

• RTT + additional leave

• Remote working possible

• Remote working allowance

• Free parking

• 75% travel allowance

• Sustainable transport bonus (if cycling or car-sharing)

Remuneration: in accordance with the State civil service pay scales

Start date: 1 September 2026

HR contact: Eloïse LEHOUX

Manager contact: Matthieu RAUCH

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

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