- Location
- Pontoise Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About Clarins
Founded in Paris in 1954 by Jacques Courtin-Clarins, Clarins is a family-owned beauty house renowned for its plant-inspired skincare, makeup and spa expertise. Combining scientific research with a close understanding of customers’ needs, the brand has built an international presence while preserving its French heritage. As an employer, Clarins brings together specialists across research, product development, manufacturing, retail and corporate functions, united by a commitment to quality and service. Its emphasis on responsible beauty, innovation and long-term stewardship offers a distinctive professional environment for those seeking to contribute to an established beauty house with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Clarins seeks an Automation Technician to join its industrial production facility in Pontoise, responsible for ensuring optimal functioning, performance, and reliability of manufacturing, packaging, and utility systems. The incumbent will provide technical support to production operations whilst collaborating closely with maintenance, methods, and quality teams to drive continuous improvement across automation systems and production lines.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure operational continuity and reliability of automated production, packaging, and utility systems across the facility
- Conduct preventive maintenance planning and execution within the assigned scope, coordinating closely with technical team leads and cross-functional maintenance personnel
- Troubleshoot equipment failures in cooperation with technical teams, formalizing root-cause analysis documentation
- Manage obsolescence of industrial equipment and guarantee equipment availability to support production performance targets
- Implement safety improvements and modifications to production means, ensuring all safety systems function correctly and site-wide compliance is maintained
- Apply LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedures to all internal and outsourced interventions, overseeing authorization, lockout, and tagging protocols
- Guarantee availability and currency of automation programmes and backups; maintain archiving and version control
- Equip production means with quality control systems as required by new production needs; ensure all in-service monitoring systems function optimally
- Document major modifications through formal Method of Operation (MOD) procedures; prepare detailed specifications for each improvement project
- Establish simplified, standardized line management protocols (startup, shutdown, safety procedures, machine interfaces) across all production lines
- Consult with external suppliers, obtain competitive quotations, and pilot modernization and improvement projects
- Support new projects initiated by the Industrialization team and maintain ongoing relationships with equipment manufacturers and contractors for technical troubleshooting assistance
- Accompany, train, and mentor cross-functional maintenance technicians on automation and process control
- Guide production line personnel in effective line operation and process mastery
- Tutor interns and apprentices in automation systems when assigned
- Participate in performance reviews and implement continuous improvement actions within the automation domain
- Propose and execute efficiency improvements to optimize production flow and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
- Participate in energy conservation initiatives by proposing and implementing modifications to reduce consumption
- Report and document all maintenance interventions, investigations, and improvements within the CMMS (computerized maintenance management system)
Qualifications
- Minimum five years of professional experience in a similar automation technician or controls engineering role
- Advanced technical diploma or Bachelor's degree (Bac+3 minimum) in automation, industrial electronics, or related field
- Demonstrated expertise in PLC programming and troubleshooting
- Strong knowledge of control systems, sensors, and industrial automation platforms
- Proficiency with CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems)
- Experience with LOTO procedures and industrial safety compliance
- Capability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and electrical drawings
Skills
Experience
Five years of professional experience in automation technology, industrial controls, or similar technical support role within a manufacturing or production environment. Experience with multi-disciplinary teams (maintenance, quality, production) and exposure to lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree (Bac+3) or higher in automation, industrial electronics, process control engineering, or equivalent discipline. Relevant vocational or technical certifications in PLC programming, control systems, or industrial automation are valued.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Pontoise, Île-de-France, France, with easy access to Paris.
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Culture
As a family-owned French beauty group, Clarins combines an entrepreneurial spirit with a culture rooted in botanical expertise, scientific innovation and close attention to customers. Its workplace values collaboration, the transmission of know-how and a shared commitment to responsible beauty, connecting professional excellence with care for people and nature.
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