(Medior/Senior) 4.0 automation consultant

ContextCould your best career choice be one that propels you toward becoming an intrapreneur or entrepreneur in your field of expertise?Success in industries often relies on key individuals demonstrating intrapreneurial leadership, i.e. who continuously launch new initiatives and seek for excellence.The best way to develop this strength is through ad interim projects, i.e. work with established intrapreneurs in international companies to support their major expansion or improvement initiatives regarding governance, studies, or operations.AETHER manages these opportunities in key strategic sectors, as these offer greater learning opportunities with multi-million impacts: Public Infrastructures Process Manufacturing Component & System TechnologiesOne challenge for process manufacturing operations is that poorly executed automation industrialisation can propagate undetected design flaws into full-scale production, creating systemic downtime and safety risks that are extremely costly to reverse once equipment is deployed.=> We therefore invite you to collaborate with AETHER as a 4.0 Automation consultant.Job DescriptionThe scope of our contract is to bring assistance with a right-hand Project Lead, in the context of automation development and industrialisation activities carried out inside a fast-paced production and engineering environment.The Key responsibilities expected from our on-site delegate might include: Tasks supporting projects by facilitating communication between stakeholders and progress toward objectives Participate in defining the automation strategy with project, production, and maintenance teams to ensure performance, quality, and safety objectives are achieved. Assure the industrialisation of solutions by following the realization, integrating them on site, and supporting the start of production. Conduct tests and validations of automated installations with quality, production, and maintenance interfaces. Train and support operators and maintenance teams in using and maintaining new equipment. Assure technology watch in mechatronics, automation, and Industry 4.0 to bring forward relevant innovations. Tasks supporting projects with rational and data-driven assessments Conduct trials and validations of automated installations. Validate installations during commissioning phases. Tasks supporting projects through high-quality and detail-oriented execution Conceive and develop automated and mechatronic systems through study, sizing, and prototyping of assemblies integrating sensors, actuators, control systems, and HMIs. Integrate and configure smart sensors for vision, measurement, traceability, and safety, and ensure their correct operation within developed solutions. Develop and optimize PLC, supervision, and robotic programs for new equipment and robotic cells while respecting industrial standards and project requirements. Industrialize solutions by writing technical specifications. Integrate solutions on site and perform adjustments during start-up. Contribute to commissioning through technical actions related to tuning, adjustment, and set-up.The Experience We Are Actively Looking For Degree in mechatronics, automation, electrotechnics, or equivalent industrial background. Strong command of automation technologies (PLC, supervision, industrial networks), mechatronic systems, and sensor integration. Experience in designing, developing, or industrialising automated systems. Ability to work within project teams, with analytical mindset, rigour, creativity, and strong field orientation. An entrepreneurial experience or ambition is a plus (extra-professional or extra-academic is a great start). Immediate availability is preferred. Valid single permit for non-EU citizens.Check with AETHER if more impactful opportunities are relevant for your experience or objectives.Inspire | Lead Growth | Create Impact