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Join Kinell’s Design & Engineering Team
Kinell Innovates!
Kinell Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering office specialising in R&D&I for off-highway mobile equipment, including machinery, boats, and generator sets.
Since its founding, the company has contributed to reducing CO₂ emissions from heavy machinery by developing solutions based on new energy sources: electrification, hybridisation, and hydrogen fuel cells.
Faced with growing challenges—safety, comfort, intelligence, autonomy, energy efficiency, and emissions reduction—our clients across all sectors (agriculture, forestry, airports, construction, handling, naval, defence, and more) rely on our expertise.
We are involved at every stage of development: R&D, technical and economic feasibility studies, design through to assembly drawings, and, when needed, prototyping.
Our areas of expertise include:
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Powertrain, electrification, and decarbonisation
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Embedded software for mobility and operational functions
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Mobile robotics (wheeled or tracked)
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Machine connectivity and associated services
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Functional safety of programmable systems
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Management of innovative off-highway projects
Working in Our Engineering Office
At Kinell, we believe that quality work stems from the right balance between agility and rigour. This approach allows us to meet the sometimes still-emerging needs of our clients and to develop sustainable solutions together.
Our team, with its diverse and complementary skills, shares a common passion: technology and innovation. Each member is committed to learning, growing, and contributing daily to enrich our expertise and tackle tomorrow’s challenges together.
Joining our engineering office means becoming part of a small, dynamic, welcoming, and supportive team. We value versatility, flexibility, and agile working, enabling everyone to thrive while developing their own areas of expertise.
Trust, mutual support, and a positive atmosphere shape our daily life. Our diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and generations is one of our greatest strengths, enriching both our projects and the team’s camaraderie.
Our key figures
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2008
Year of Creation
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27
Team members
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2
Localisations
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100%
Permanent Contract
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38
Average Age
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CIR& CII Agreements
R&D&I
Testimonial: Romain, Electronics Development Engineer & Electrical Designer
"I work on the development of human-machine interfaces and embedded controllers, as well as creating electrical schematics for complete low- or high-voltage machines. We collaborate as a team on projects where everyone brings their own area of expertise.
No two projects are ever the same, they’re all unique, which makes my job really interesting.
For example, I worked on the HMI for 'L’éléphant' at Les Machines de l’Île in Nantes. I even travelled to a client in the United States!
I love my work and the challenges I’m given. I have a lot of autonomy, adapt to client needs, and it’s a real driving force for me to keep learning and growing!"
Testimonial: Philippe, Project Manager
"Working in innovation means having the chance to explore new ideas every day and contribute to projects that are as varied as they are exciting. Seeing our studies come to life and turn into tangible, useful machines is a tremendous source of pride.
The trust our clients place in us confirms that Kinell Engineering is a true reference partner. It’s extremely rewarding to know that our work accelerates development and innovation for machine manufacturers, both in France and internationally.
Beyond the technical aspects, it’s the richness of the exchanges, the variety of challenges, and the collaborative spirit that motivate me every day. Each project is an opportunity to learn, grow, and push boundaries. This dynamic is what excites me and makes me continue to enjoy this profession so much."
Testimonial: Anthony, General Manager
"I’m proud to work with a multidisciplinary team recognised in niche markets.
The company has grown alongside me. The team is stable, and some of my colleagues have been with me since its founding, which means a lot to me.
We’ve managed to build a strong team spirit and culture of support. This cohesion allows us to overcome the challenges that come with innovation."
Our Nantes site
Our Automation, Industrial IT and Robotics Division is based in Nantes.
We are located in the Bas-Chantenay district, just a short walk from the city centre but far enough to enjoy peace and quiet. Here, you can work in a calm, green environment, between the Jardin Extraordinaire and the Parc des Oblates.
🚲 Cycling to work? Safe cycle paths lead directly to our site, and we have a covered bike parking area.
🚌 Prefer public transport? We are well served by buses 81 and C20, and the C1 is just a 5-minute walk away.
Thanks to our participation in Nantes Métropole’s Mobility Package, you can benefit from support for your first Noalib subscription or for long-term bike rentals.
🚗 Coming by car? No problem — free parking is available for employees right next to the site.
Our La Chevrolière Site
Our Efficient Mobile Machines Division (Mechanical, Fluid, Thermal) is located in La Chevrolière, a small rural town just 20 minutes’ drive south of Nantes.
Situated close to the prototyping workshops, testing area, and the Kinell production unit, our teams benefit from a unique proximity to the field. This setup encourages direct collaboration between engineers and prototype & assembly teams, allowing solutions to be tested, adjusted, and refined in real time, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
Address: Zone Industrielle du Bois Fleuri, 13 rue du Bois Fleuri – 44 118 La Chevrolière
🚗 Getting here
The site is primarily accessible by car. To make commuting easier, we encourage carpooling among colleagues.
Public transport is also an option via Aléop Bus 312 – stop Zone Industrielle, just a 7-minute walk from our offices.
Find Us
We have two sites:
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Nantes – Automation, Industrial IT and Robotics Division
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La Chevrolière – Efficient Mobile Machines Division