Senior Robotics and Control Engineer

Promise Robotics • Calgary, AB

11d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Calgary, AB.

Requirements

• 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
• Ability to work at our Calgary facility and travel up to 25% to other facilities as needed

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience applying AI tools to automation and controls engineering such as code generation, troubleshooting, or optimizing control logic.
• Experience in integrating Kuka robots is a great asset
• Experience with electrical system design implementation in compliance with electrical standards
• Programming experience in Python, SQL or similar language

Responsibilities

• 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

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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree