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.
You might be a fit if you:
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Have a passion for leading industry-changing solutions with significant social, economic, and environmental impact
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Desire to play a founding role and reap the benefits as part of a growth-stage startup with significant upside
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Enjoy building not only the technology but also high-performing teams and companies
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Are committed to continuous learning at the intersection of several industries
What you'll do:
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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
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Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair robotic hardware, sensors, drivers and software
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Maintain and promote a safe and professional environment with a high level of safety awareness and compliance
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Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the junior members of the team
What you'll need to succeed:
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Bachelor/College degree in Robotics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Master's degree preferred.
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8+ years' experience in manufacturing environments with automation systems programming and control, including industrial robots and PLCs
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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
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PLC and HMI programming experience (Beckhoff experience will be a plus)
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Experience in designing fieldbus network architectures (EtherCAT experience will be a plus)
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Experience in Safety Programming
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Experience with perception systems such as force torque sensors, range finders and vision systems.
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Willingness to participate in a variety of technical areas in both software and hardware as needed to solve complex problems and achieve business impact
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Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and organization skills
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Ability to work at our Calgary facility and travel up to 25% to other facilities as needed
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(Preferred) Hands-on experience applying AI tools to automation and controls engineering such as code generation, troubleshooting, or optimizing control logic.
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(Preferred) Experience in integrating Kuka robots is a great asset
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(Preferred) Experience with electrical system design implementation in compliance with electrical standards
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(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.
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