Continuous Improvement - DISPEN
March 30th 2026 — July 24th 2026 • Le Creusot
DISPEN is the part of Alstom that makes train dampers, for Alstom and other brand's trains.
Overview
After discovering the whole production line with the operators, I focused on issues with the robotic "Adjustment cell", to understand, measure, and mitigate them. I implemented a machine performance tracker, solved technical issues with Loïk, a technician, and began reflecting on a new layout to allow masked time activities. Communications with other employees (presenting the performance tracker, industrial experts), and external bodies (robotic cell's integrators, commercials).
Reduced issues occurrences by * %
ImplementedTeepTrak, with prepared automated issues reporting and tracking of ~80 different products references/types.
Recommendations
Adjustment machine
Small, public presentation of the machine
Role & Responsibilities
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Key Projects & Contributions
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Photos & Documentation
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Tools, Methods & Skills
FANUC's roboguide for offline prototyping programs. TIA Portal for PLC monitoring / programming
Takeaways & Next Steps
This internship was full of work, and needed me in multiple domains : multiple technical domains (FANUC Robotics, Siemens PLCs, mechanical issues), communications (inside when presenting to colleagues, outside when quoting for interventions/implementing a new module).
I learned some life lessons, working with multiple people, finding the person I needed that was on site for each steps (FANUCs, TeepTrak, Maintenance). I also found that my skills were needed for more than an internship, I'm sure I can come back later and have some important work to do.