Robotics & Mechatronics Scientist - Nouaceur

Company :

Mohammed VI Polytechnic University is a research and innovation-oriented institution focused on Africa, aiming to become a globally recognized university in these fields.

Located in the municipality of Benguerir, near Marrakech, and situated in the heart of the Green City Mohammed VI, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University aims to have a national, continental, and international reach.

With the primary mission of developing knowledge, science, and technology, the University has set high ambitions.

• Develop skills and knowledge
• Give rise to a new generation of skilled leaders
• Promote research
• Share values of social responsibility and sustainable development
• Develop sustainable partnerships

Our young university is building a renowned international academic network and wishes to rely on a high-level teaching and research staff. It already offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its cutting-edge infrastructure.

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Company culture :

UM6P – Mohammed VI Polytechnic University operates within a strongly innovation-driven culture, where creativity, experimentation and intellectual boldness are key foundations. The university promotes initiative, openness and autonomy in a stimulating environment focused on research, entrepreneurship and impact. This innovative mindset is reinforced by a solid cooperative dimension, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and human development. A clear focus on performance and excellence further supports this culture, while formal processes remain lighter to maintain agility and flexibility.

Job :

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.

Required profile :

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.
 

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Desired personality traits :

Creativity Rationalism Flexibility Need for action Team work Involvement at work Humbleness Improvisation