Robotics and Control Engineer

Promise Robotics is a rapidly growing venture-backed technology startup with a mission to help the building industry to harness automation toward producing more affordable and sustainable buildings. Our world-class team combines AI, Industrialized Robotics, and construction under one roof to develop the most advanced robotic products for the construction of highly efficient and sustainable buildings.

We’re looking for a Robotics and Controls Engineer to join our team and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions for our core robotic manufacturing technologies.

You might be a good fit if you:

• Have a passion for leading industry-changing solutions with significant social, economic, and environmental impact
• Desire to play a founding role and reap the benefits as part of a growth-stage startup with significant upside
• Enjoy building not only the technology but also high-performing teams and companies
• Are committed to continuous learning at the intersection of several industries

What you will do:

• Leading design, development, evaluation and improvement of robotic manufacturing systems and processes by working closely with a diverse technical team of software developers and robotic engineers
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair robotic hardware, sensors, drivers and software 
• Maintain and promote a safe and professional environment with a high level of safety awareness and compliance
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the junior members of the team

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor/College degree in Robotics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
• Strong knowledge and experience in industrial robot programming, PLC/HMI, control panel, automation and electrical standards and best practices
• Experience working with sensors such as laser profilers, vision systems, and force sensors
• Willingness to participate in a variety of technical areas in both software and hardware as needed to solve complex problems and achieve business impact
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and organization skills
• (Preferred) 3+ years' experience with automation systems programming and control, including industrial robots 
• (Preferred) Programming experience in Python, C, C++ or similar language
• (Preferred) Experience working with Robot Operating System (ROS)
• (Preferred) Programming experience in offline robot path planning tools
• (Preferred) Experience in integrating KUKA robots
• (Preferred) Experience with electrical system design implementation in compliance with electrical standards 

Benefits:

Competitive salary: we believe in data-driven, equitable compensation decisions. We recently completed a compensation review and implemented salary bands that enable us to pay mid to above-average Canadian salaries across various industries.

Stock options: everyone has a stake in our company.

Holistic benefits: we have a comprehensive benefits package that includes paramedical, dental, vision, and drug coverage for you and your dependents, as well as a health care spending account. These benefits start right from Day 1.

Flexible personal days and vacation policies: we care deeply about the well-being of our team.

Open, collaborative, and supportive culture: you will be part of an incredibly high-performing and collaborative team changing the future of an industry!

Relocation assistance package (if required)

Promise Robotics is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, and gender identity.