200 years ago, Bolloré Group was born. Today, one of Bolloré Group's fastest growing business sectors, Bolloré Logistics, have grown to become the world's top 10 players in freight forwarding and logistics with powerful network spread across 106 countries, 607 sites with over 20,000 employees. We pride ourselves having developed specific expertise in providing end-to-end supply chain solutions tailored to our customer's growth and constantly driving innovation to adapt and better cater to their evolving needs. We place our customers at the heart of all our processes, delivering customized solutions while ensuring ethical and responsible business practices.
Here at Bolloré Logistics, our people's actions are guided by our core values - Humility, Excellence, Courage, Agility & Innovation and Solidarity. We believe it's the people who brought us to where we are right now, and it'll be the people who propel us to greater heights. We invite you to join our diverse team on our journey to becoming Global Top 5 in the coming years.
About the role
As a Robotics & Automation Intern, you will explore and develop new logistics technology through Robotics and Automation. You will actively seek for cutting-edge automation solutions in the market, conduct preliminary feasibility studies and develop rapid prototypes to bring robotics automation concepts to fruition effectively.
You will also gain practical experience in every stage of the robotics automation process, from ideation to implementation, resulting in tangible advancements in supply chain optimisation through automation technology. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and develop new technology that can improve the logistics supply chain and operational excellence.
We are looking for interns who can join us for 6 months to 1 year, on a full-time basis from January 2025 onwards.
What you will be doing:
- Requirements Gathering: Work closely with stakeholders on the business needs, operational requirements, and define standard technical specification for automation solutions for logistics processes, including Warehousing and Value-Added Services (VAS) processes.
- Technology Research: Work closely with the automation team to scout and explore technology trends in robotics and automation.
- Feasibility Studies: Conduct preliminary feasibility studies on identified technologies based on the return on investment (ROI) model.
- Technological Solutioning: Collaborate with operations teams and logistics analysts to develop conceptual and detailed designs for automation systems, including hardware, software and control strategies.
- Prototyping: Creating rapid prototypes to validate and actualise automation efforts through practical construction, integrating software development, microcontroller programming and 3D printing techniques.
- Testing and Deployment:Lead and assist in technical aspects of automation implementation, testing, commissioning and deployment to ensure successful delivery.
- Maintenance Support: Provide troubleshooting, investigation, and implementation of improvement solutions for existing robotic automation equipment and systems related to quality and safety issues.
- Additional Support: Assist the Automation team with any additional ad-hoc task assignments, including, but not limited to, data collection and analysis.
The successful intern:
Essential:
- Undergraduate and graduate pursuing a degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or other engineering related fields
- Familiar with Collaborative Robots, AGVs, AMRS and robotic components
- Knowledge in control systems, sensors, actuators and electrical design
- Proficient in CAD tools like Fusion360, SolidWorks, Onshape or equivalent
Desirable:
- Robot programming skills on UniversalRobots, ABB, Fanuc, or equivalent brands
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good project management, communication and interpersonal skills
- Passionate about Robotics Automation
