Project Engineer (Operations) - Guangzhou, China

Ecorobotix SA, a Swiss B-Corp company headquartered in Yverdon-les-Bains, offers innovative, robotic solutions to lessen the environmental impact of agricultural activities. We develop ultra-precise spraying technologies powered by artificial intelligence, allowing farmers to significantly reduce the use of chemicals in their fields. Join our dynamic, international team, and together, let's make agriculture more sustainable!

Overall Purpose of the role 

Ecorobotix is looking for a "Project Engineer" to join our Operations team and play a key role in coordinating project activities between our company and our industrial partners in China.

As an Ecorobotix representative, you will be responsible for supporting the production ramp-up of our products at our partners’ manufacturing site.

Prototyping and Production Ramp-up

• Take active part in the development of the manufacturing process for the introduction of new products (agricultural machinery)

• Support the prototyping and production launch phases with operational teams on our partners' manufacturing site

• Coordinate on-site the installation of the assembly line and testing equipment

• Ensure operator training and compliance with established manufacturing standards

• Monitor adherence to project timelines and quality procedures

• Implement KPIs and report devitions to the project manager

• Set up a management framework for mass production

Manage Technical issue on the Field

• Serve as the primary Ecorobotix contact at the production site for all types of encountered issues
• Propose solutions to problems in coordination with Ecorobotix teams in Switzerland
• Anticipate potential problems and propose preventive measures

• Gather and analyze feedback from the field
• Identify, prioritize and propose potential process improvements
• Lead improvement workshops with Ecorobotix and partner teams

Technical issues management in production 

• Act as the primary Ecorobotix contact at the production site for all technical and operational issues 

• Propose and manage action plans to resolve issues in coordination with both Ecorobotix and local operational teams 

• Anticipate potential problems and propose preventive measures 

Continuous improvement & partnership development 

• Gather and analyse feedback from the field 

• Identify, prioritize and propose potential process improvements 

• Lead improvement workshops with Ecorobotix and partner teams 

• Maintain and develop partnerships with local companies 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in Industrial engineering, mechanical engineer or a related field 

Experience / Technical Skills 

• Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or production management in China

• Experience in metal parts manufacturing 

• Knowledge of agricultural machinery assembly  is a plus 

Soft Skills 

• Strong communication skills with all types of audiences 

• Comfortable working in production environments 

• Self-motivated, autonomous and proactive 

• Analytical mindset, problem-solving oriented 

• Fluent in Chinese and English. French is a plus. 

Mobility

• Occasional travels to our Swiss headquarter