Senior Industrial Innovation Engineer - Physical AI & Robotization (F/M/D)

Araymond; Saint-Louis; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ARaymond is seeking a Senior Industrial Innovation Engineer – Physical AI & Robotization based in Saint-Louis or within the ARaymond network. You will lead development of next‑gen robotic systems, from ideation through validation to industrial deployment, blending mechanics, electronics, automation, AI and digital twins.

You will collaborate with an international team, translate emerging concepts into validated demonstrators, and drive projects from IRL2 to IRL6.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Robotics or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on robotics experience in real environments.
• Industrial/manufacturing experience is valued.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop Physical AI and advanced robotization solutions across perception, planning, learning, control and safe human-robot collaboration.
• Design, prototype and validate autonomous robotic systems and demonstrators.
• Integrate multiphysics principles across mechanical, electrical, automation, robotics and AI domains.
• Deliver industrial deployment of innovative robotic solutions within the ARaymond network.
• Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across teams.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics

AI/ML

Digital twins

Edge AI

Safety standards

Cross-functional

Education

Master's degree in Robotics

Tools

Robotics middleware

Real-time control

Job description

At ARaymond, we create cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the machines and products that keep the world moving.

Founded in Grenoble in 1865, and still headquartered in the city to this day, we’re a family-run business with a proud history of innovation – including the invention of the press stud.

Human values have driven our success for over 160 years, embodied by our servant-leadership model of management that empowers employees and puts their wellbeing first.

Today we employ more than 8,500 people in 25 countries worldwide. And we’re committed to leading in sustainability for the global fastening and assembly market.

Connect the parts that keep the world moving

Working in a clean, green and high-tech production environment, you’ll help build cutting-edge fastening and assembly systems for the everyday innovations we all rely on.

As a Senior Industrial Innovation Engineer – Physical AI & Robotization at Rayce in Saint-Louis or any manufacturing entities in the A Raymond Network, you will drive the development of next-generation robotic systems and advanced industrial solutions for the ARaymond network. Operating within a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute from early ideation and concept generation through process design, prototyping, validation and industrial deployment. Leveraging a strong multiphysics mindset combining mechanics, electronics, automation, robotics, AI and industrial systems, you will help transform emerging technologies into practical and scalable solutions. You will act as a key contributor to ARaymond Manufacturing Process Innovation Physical AI and robotization initiatives, translating emerging capabilities such as Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, reinforcement and imitation learning, digital twins, sim-to-real transfer and edge AI into validated demonstrators and concepts from IRL2 to IRL6. You are self-driven and autonomous, willing to support where necessary. You will work within both a startup-like innovation environment and the structure of a global industrial enterprise. At Rayce, you will experience collaboration within an international and multicultural team dedicated to shaping the future of industrial technologies.

Role and responsibilities

• In close collaboration with ARaymond-internal and external partners, develop Physical AI and advanced robotization solutions - defining, prototyping and validating autonomous capabilities including perception, planning, learning, control and safe human-robot collaboration.
• Contribute to the ideation, design and development of systems and demonstrators, integrating multiphysics principles across mechanical, electrical, automation, robotics and AI domains.
• Design, develop, test and deploy robotic and mechatronic solutions, from concept generation through physical implementation, validation and demonstration.
• Develop and optimize innovative manufacturing processes and industrial solutions, ensuring alignment between product design, industrial feasibility, and operational performance.
• Apply simulation, digital twins and advanced engineering methodologies to accelerate concept evaluation, system validation and industrial deployment.
• Conduct hands‑on prototyping, experimentation and performance analysis, transforming ideas into tangible and validated products, processes and industrial demonstrators.
• Drive collaborative innovation across multidisciplinary teams, identifying emerging technologies, contributing to technology roadmaps, and promoting knowledge sharing and best practices throughout the ARaymond network.

Education and experience

• Master's degree (Diplôme d'ingénieur, MSc or equivalent) in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, AI / Machine Learning or a closely related discipline
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience developing robotic systems that operate autonomously in real environments
• Demonstrated track record of maturing robotic capability from prototype (e.g. simulation) to actual deployment on physical hardware
• Industrial experience (manufacturing, logistics, quality inspection or comparable) strongly appreciated; automotive / high-mix supplier context is a plus

Skills

What we need

• High curiosity to discover and learn about new technologies, emerging concepts and approaches, mainly in the fields of physical AI and robotization but also beyond, paired with a strong motivation to test and implement the relevant ones.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals in C++ and Python, with testing, code review, version control and CI/CD
• Hands‑on experience with state‑of‑the‑art robotics middleware and real‑time robot control, from sensor and hardware integration to motion execution
• Solid command of core robotics methods — perception, localization, navigation, manipulation and motion planning — with both classical and machine‑learning‑based approaches
• Proven ability to bring robotic solutions from concept to reliable operation on real hardware in industrial conditions
• Awareness of safety requirements and standards for industrial robots and collaborative applications
• Good communication skills with an ability and disposition to explain complex technical concepts to cross‑functional and non‑expert stakeholders
• Ability to work with international teams.
• Ability to travel locally and internationally as required.
• Industrial experience in manufacturing, assembly, intralogistics or quality inspection, ideally in a high‑mix production environment

What makes you distinctive

• Practical experience with machine learning for robotics using common deep‑learning frameworks, e.g. visual perception, learning from demonstration, reinforcement learning or vision‑language‑action approaches
• Working knowledge of robotic simulation and digital twins, including simulation‑to‑reality transfer methodologies
• Experience deploying AI models on embedded / edge computing platforms under real‑time and safety constraints
• Familiarity with quality and regulatory frameworks for industrial AI applications
• Innovation‑driven mindset with a passion for turning ideas into tangible solutions.
• Creative problem solver capable of connecting technologies across disciplines and identifying unconventional opportunities.
• Strong systems‑thinking approach, with the ability to understand interactions between mechanical, electrical, software and AI domains.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to explore uncertainty at low innovation‑readiness levels.
• Collaborative innovator who thrives in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Curious, open‑minded and eager to continuously learn emerging technologies and methodologies.
• Hands‑on engineer who enjoys experimentation, rapid prototyping and iterative development.
• Strong ownership and execution capability, balancing creativity with pragmatism.
• Effective communicator able to inspire and engage stakeholders around new concepts and technologies.

Your strengths

• Familiarity with foundation and world models for robotics and with emerging general‑purpose robot platforms, including humanoids
• Experience with autonomous mobile robots or adaptive / force‑controlled manipulators in production or advanced pilot settings
• Working knowledge of industrial data infrastructure and shopfloor IT / OT integration, from edge to cloud
• Know‑how in agile development methods and experience working in international, multi‑site organizations

Language requirement

• Fluent in English (min. B2/C1 Level)
• French and/or German appreciated