Robotics & Mechatronics Scientist

Entreprise L’Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique est une institution orientée vers la recherche et l’innovation et tournée vers l’Afrique, qui ambitionne de se placer parmi les universités mondialement reconnues dans ces domaines. Située dans la commune de Benguerir, à proximité de Marrakech, et logée au cœur de la Ville Verte Mohammed VI, l’Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique ambitionne de rayonner à l’échelle nationale, continentale et internationale. Ayant pour mission principale le développement du savoir, de la science et de la technologie, l’Université s’est fixée de grandes ambitions. • Développer des compétences et du savoir • Donner naissance à une nouvelle génération de leaders compétents • Promouvoir la recherche • Partager les valeurs de responsabilité sociale et de développement durable • Développer des partenariats durables Notre jeune université construit un réseau académique international de renom et souhaite s’appuyer sur un corps enseignants-chercheurs de très haut niveau. Elle offre d’ores et déjà un cadre de vie et d’étude de grande qualité grâce à ses infrastructures de pointe. Découvrez le témoignage de Mohamed Tassafout, Directeur du Capital Humain chez l'UM6P dans le magazine Challenge Maroc en cliquant ici : https://bit.ly/4deG20d Poste Entity: The Africa Center of Manufacturing Excellence (ACME) is a leading advanced manufacturing hub specializing in Advanced Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, automation, and tooling. It operates as a center of excellence at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and is structured as a consortium that brings together leading industrial companies. Mission: The Robotics & Mechatronics Research Scientist will lead the development of next-generation robotic systems for Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), industrial inspection, and advanced manufacturing. The successful candidate will design intelligent robotic platforms capable of inspecting critical industrial assets in aerospace, energy, mining, rail, and manufacturing environments. The position combines scientific excellence with industrial impact by developing autonomous and semi-autonomous robotic inspection solutions integrating robotics, mechatronics, artificial intelligence, machine vision, sensor fusion, and advanced NDT technologies. The Research Scientist will work closely with industrial partners to accelerate technology transfer from laboratory research to real-world industrial deployment. Key Responsibilities: • Design and develop innovative robotic and mechatronic systems for industrial manufacturing applications. • Develop advanced automation solutions integrating robotics, sensors, machine vision and intelligent control. • Design, implement and validate robotic workcells for manufacturing, inspection and assembly. • Develop control algorithms for robotic systems, motion control and autonomous operations. • Develop embedded software and real-time control systems for robotics applications. • Design and integrate sensors, actuators and electronic systems into mechatronic platforms. • Conduct simulation, modelling and digital twin development for robotic systems. • Perform testing, validation and performance optimization of robotic solutions. • Collaborate with additive manufacturing, inspection and digital manufacturing teams on multidisciplinary projects. • Prepare technical documentation, research reports and scientific publications. • Participate in proposal writing and the development of funded R&D projects. • Supervise graduate students, interns and junior engineers. • Collaborate with industrial partners to transfer research into commercial and industrial applications. • Contribute to the development of ACME's robotics laboratory and strategic research roadmap. • Ensure compliance with laboratory safety procedures and international industrial standards. Profil recherché Qualifications and Experience: • Master or PhD in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline. • Minimum 3 years experience in Robotic field. • Strong scientific publication record is an asset. • Experience in industrial R&D environments is highly desirable. • Experience managing collaborative research projects with industry is an advantage. Traits de personnalité souhaités Créativité Rationalisme Flexibilité Besoin d'action Travail en équipe Implication au travail Humilité Improvisation