Christian Dior Production Automation Maintenance Apprentice
Parfums Christian Dior — Production Automation Maintenance Apprentice (internship) in Chartres. Join the production maintenance team to work on automation, vision and robotics.
Overview
Parfums Christian Dior is the perfume and cosmetics maison of the House of Dior, operating within the LVMH group. Renowned for combining French savoir‑faire with creativity and scientific innovation, the brand invests in product excellence, technological advancement and inclusive talent development across its production and R&D sites.
Role & Responsibilities
- Program and tune production equipment including automation systems, machine vision and robotics to ensure reliable and optimized line performance.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot complex faults on automated packaging and filling lines in collaboration with the site engineering team and the assigned tutor.
- Execute and document maintenance interventions rigorously within the GMAO (Gestion de la Maintenance Assistée par Ordinateur/CMMS) to support knowledge capitalisation.
- Perform proactive preventive maintenance to preserve equipment longevity and minimise unplanned downtime.
- Participate in project teams to validate new formats, products or packaging trials and support machine modifications and installations.
- Propose and implement continuous improvement actions (PDCA) to enhance equipment efficiency and process robustness.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a Bac+2/3 programme with a specialization in automation, industrial maintenance, electrotechnics or equivalent.
- Previous hands‑on exposure through internship, alternance or school project in maintenance or automation is desirable.
- Strong analytical aptitude with a methodical approach to troubleshooting and documentation.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional technical teams.
- Curiosity, proactivity and a demonstrated interest in continuous improvement; comfortable with standard IT tools.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level: suitable for candidates undertaking an alternance/apprenticeship (Bac+2/3). Prior practical experience (internship, school project or previous alternance) in maintenance or automation is an advantage but not mandatory.
Education
Currently studying for a Bac+2/3 (associate degree / second or third year bachelor) with a focus on automation, industrial maintenance, electrotechnics or equivalent.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Chartres, Centre-Val de Loire, France, with easy access to Paris. 16 luxury roles are listed in Chartres on Cerulean, 4 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Centre-Val de Loire region, Cerulean lists 86 open positions — 9 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.446 open roles in France, including 256 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
The Maison emphasises craftsmanship, innovation and French luxury standards while promoting an inclusive workplace where diverse backgrounds are valued. Teams operate with high attention to detail, collaborative spirit and a drive for continuous improvement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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