Job Description:

An exciting opportunity to join our Animal health Technology Labs as Mechanical engineer.
You will join the Applicators research and development team based in Albi (81), or in Vitré (35) and have the opportunity to lead new innovative product and research activities in the area of Animal identification and welfare.
Our organization is the world leading animal intelligence group, providing world-class solutions for animal identification and traceability, pioneering monitoring solutions, and delivering cloud and smart data products and services.
This position provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of agriculture and strengthening human animal bond with enriched pet care experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical design of Animal Identification Product including handheld tools and tags for animal traceability: knowledges in metal & plastic parts and associated industrial processes (plastic injection, die casting, machining and assembling processes)

• Product development including ergonomics aspect, environmental impact, and style

• Design of products “Ready for tooling” and follow molds, tools development

• Responsible for the execution of mechanical development aspects, apply the work plans, integration and verification. Activities include quality and reliability in line with experiments

• Research of innovative concepts

• Published effectively report results to peers and management

• The position includes extensive communication with local and worldwide: R&D’s departments, parties in operation, subcontractors, and others

We suggest you to gain great experience in a worldwide company by developing skills such as:

• Become a development engineer with great experience

• Experience in designing handheld tools

• Creative mind, being a force of proposals

• Deep knowledge in CAD design software including surface design

• Experience in transferring products from development to production

• Proficiency in communication skills, verbal, written, and presentation skills

• English

Required Skills: Preferred Skills:

Change Controls, Emerging Technologies, Industrial Design, Mechanical Design, Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), User Experience (UX) Design, User Experience Analysis, User Experience Evaluation

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation: VISA Sponsorship:Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift: Valid Driving License:Hazardous Material(s):

Job Posting End Date:

04/21/2026

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