Entry level mechanical engineering Jobs in Leduc, AB

Senior Robotics and Control Engineer

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.

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