Job vacancy – Laser Systems, Robotics & Industrial Automation 4.0 Technician

Job description:

IREPA LASER is recruiting a Laser Systems, Robotics & Industrial Automation 4.0 Technician.

Who are we?

We are a leading technology centre specialising in innovative laser processes (additive manufacturing, welding, micro-applications, ablation…). We support industry on demanding innovation projects combining high-power laser systems, intelligent automation, advanced robotics, machine vision, in-situ monitoring and industrial digital technologies.
As part of strengthening our technical capabilities and operating complex industrial equipment, we are recruiting a Laser Systems, Robotics & Industrial Automation Technician to work at the heart of our technology platforms.

Your role

As part of the technical and project teams, you will be responsible for implementing, operating and ensuring the reliability of automated laser systems.
You will work mainly hands-on, supporting engineers and project managers, to ensure the availability, performance and safety of the technical equipment used in R&D and industrial demonstration.
You will play a key role at the heart of the laser systems, working directly on:

• High-power lasers,
• 6-axis robots and cobots,
• Industrial automation and control systems,
• Smart sensors and 2D/3D vision,
• Industrial data and connected systems (IIoT).

Your role: help integrate, programme, set up and maintain technological solutions while contributing operationally to R&D projects and industrial pilots.

Your main responsibilities

• Take part in the assembly, wiring and technical integration of solutions combining lasers, automation, robotics and machine vision.
• Programme, test and optimise industrial controllers (PLCs), robotic systems and HMIs.
• Diagnose faults (electrical, electronic, mechatronic, software) and carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment.
• Help install sensors and configure data acquisition (monitoring) tools on laser processes.
• Carry out test campaigns, take part in feasibility studies and build mock-ups for R&D projects.
• Provide on-site technical follow-up with suppliers, service providers and integrators.
• Ensure strict compliance with safety standards and operational quality on a daily basis.

Your profile

• Two- or three-year higher education qualification (Bac+2 / Bac+3)
  BTS, BUT or Licence professionnelle (French vocational higher-education diplomas) in automation, electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, industrial maintenance or equivalent.
• Proven experience (5 years or more) in an automated industrial environment, special-purpose machinery or complex processes.
• Very good skills in:
  o Electrical engineering and industrial automation,
  o Mechanical and motorised systems,
  o Reading and analysing electrical diagrams.
• Experience appreciated with:
  o Industrial robots (ABB, …)
  o Industrial PLCs (Siemens, …)
  o Laser environments or environments with stringent safety requirements.
• Autonomy, rigour, strong troubleshooting skills and initiative.
• A real taste for hands-on technical work and continuous improvement.

Why join us?

• Work at the heart of a technology ecosystem unique in Europe (high-power lasers, femtosecond lasers, advanced robotics, smart sensors, metal additive manufacturing).
• Take part in ambitious R&D projects, industrial demonstrators and breakthrough innovations.
• Grow within an expert, passionate, multidisciplinary team in an agile environment.
• Contribute to industrial transformation, the development of smart and sustainable solutions, and technology transfer to the aerospace, space, energy, defence and microtechnology sectors.

Salary

€32–40k gross per year, depending on experience and level of autonomy
(Progression possible depending on responsibilities and skills development)

About us

IREPA LASER is a Société Coopérative d’Intérêt Collectif (collective-interest cooperative company) that develops innovative manufacturing solutions and supports their operational implementation in industry. IREPA LASER is a major French player supporting technological and environmental transitions through its creativity and technology transfer capabilities. Its multidisciplinary positioning in laser processes, materials and high-power photonic systems enables it to offer original solutions to industrial companies wishing to integrate laser technology into their production processes.
IREPA LASER also means 40 years of experience, 35 people and €4.5M in turnover. 75% of its business is B2B R&D contracts with major accounts in the automotive, aerospace and space sectors. IREPA LASER also founds and supports innovative start-ups and spin-offs, with strong and regular patent activity.

Our development policy rests on 3 pillars:

• Extreme environments
• Sustainable development / CSR
• Industrial performance

Our founding values: Customer satisfaction – Open innovation – Team spirit – Commitment – Excellence.

Apply now

Please send your CV and cover letter to: rh@irepa-laser.com