Junior Robotics Automation Engineer

About Us

Harmattan AI is a next\-generation defense prime building autonomous and scalable defense systems. Following the close of a $200M Series B, valuing the company at $1\.4 billion, we are expanding our teams and capabilities to deliver mission\-critical systems to allied forces.

Our work is guided by clear values: building technologies with real\-world impact, pursuing excellence in everything we do, setting ambitious goals, and taking on the hardest technical challenges. We operate in a demanding environment where rigor, ownership, and execution are expected.

About the Role
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As an Automation \& Robotics Project Engineer within Harmattan AI's Automation \& Industrialisation team, you will work alongside a Senior Automation \& Robotics Engineer to design and commission robotics and automation cells hands\-on, on a modular mixed\-model assembly line built to run multiple quadcopter platforms on shared infrastructure.

You will own the full integrator relationship — defining requirements, managing suppliers technically and commercially, and controlling cost, quality, and delivery. Operating in a live ramp\-up environment, you will make real industrial decisions on where and when automation creates value — directly strengthening Harmattan AI's capacity to manufacture autonomous systems at speed and scale.

Responsibilities
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Hands\-On Automation and robotics

• 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.

Essential Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

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