The Role
Lead the design, development, commissioning, troubleshooting, and improvement of robotic manufacturing systems. Program and integrate industrial robots, PLCs, HMIs, safety systems, fieldbus networks, sensors, and control hardware. Diagnose software and hardware issues, support repairs in hazardous manufacturing environments, promote safety compliance, and mentor junior engineers. The role requires hands-on work at the Nisku facility and up to 25% travel.
Summary Generated by Built In
Promise Robotics is pioneering Physical AI for homebuilding — a rapidly growing, venture-backed company bringing together AI, robotics, and manufacturing to help the homebuilding industry meet the growing demand for housing. Our robotic systems, built and operated inside AI-powered factories, give the industry the production capacity, consistency, and speed to build more high-quality homes than traditional methods allow. Our team spans AI researchers and roboticists to factory operators, technicians, and production teams — all building the future of homebuilding together.
We’re looking for a Senior Robotics and Control Engineer to join our team and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions for our core robotic manufacturing technologies. This role is based at our facility in Nisku, AB.
You might be a 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'll 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'll need to succeed:
- Bachelor/College degree in Robotics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Master's degree preferred.
- 8+ years' experience in manufacturing environments with automation systems programming and control, including industrial robots and PLCs
- Strong knowledge and experience in industrial robot programming, PLC/HMI, control panel, automation and electrical standards and best practices with proven history of commissioning manufacturing equipment
- PLC and HMI programming experience (Beckhoff experience will be a plus)
- Experience in designing fieldbus network architectures (EtherCAT experience will be a plus)
- Experience in Safety Programming
- Experience with perception systems such as force torque sensors, range finders and vision systems
- 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
- Must be able to push, pull and move equipment and/or material up to 50 pounds when circumstances require.
- May require work in hazardous environments requiring protective equipment.
- Ability to safely access and work beneath robotic cells, including bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as needed for troubleshooting, commissioning, and repairs.
- Ability to work at our Nisku facility and travel up to 25% to other facilities as needed
- (Preferred) Hands-on experience applying AI tools to automation and controls engineering such as code generation, troubleshooting, or optimizing control logic.
- (Preferred) Experience in integrating Kuka robots is a great asset
- (Preferred) Experience with electrical system design implementation in compliance with electrical standards
- (Preferred) Programming experience in Python, SQL or similar language
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or college degree in Robotics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
- 8+ years of experience in manufacturing environments with automation systems programming and control
- Experience with industrial robots and PLCs
- Knowledge of industrial robot programming, PLC/HMI programming, control panels, automation, and electrical standards
- Proven experience commissioning manufacturing equipment
- Experience designing fieldbus network architectures
- Experience with safety programming
- Experience with perception systems, including force-torque sensors, range finders, and vision systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work at the Nisku facility
- Ability to push, pull, and move equipment or materials up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work beneath robotic cells, including bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
- Willingness to work in hazardous environments with protective equipment
- Master’s degree
- Beckhoff experience
- EtherCAT experience
- Hands-on experience applying AI tools to automation and controls engineering
- Experience integrating KUKA robots
- Experience implementing electrical system designs in compliance with electrical standards
- Programming experience in Python, SQL, or a similar language
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