Robotics Engineer

Microcred; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic robotics startup in Montreal seeks a robotics engineer to enhance their robotic painting environment. You will contribute significantly to hardware and software development, collaborate closely with leadership, and help shape the future of art through technology in an exciting and fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Accelerated career growth

Hands-on experience in AI and robotics

Rapid iteration and direct mentorship

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in robotics or related field.
• Hands-on experience in designing and deploying robotic systems.
• Strong programming skills and experience with motion planning algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for robotic operations.
• Work with leadership to define product requirements and timelines.
• Develop hardware components for the robotic environment.

Skills

Python

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Education

Undergraduate degree in robotics, mechatronics, or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

At Acrylic, we’re on a mission to build the fine art creation tools of the future and make art accessible to all while making it easier for creators to earn a living. We leverage robotics and machine learning to enable visual artists to produce textured artwork made with real paint on canvas — at scale.

We are looking for a robotics engineer to enhance our robotic painting environment. As a key member of the engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in hardware and software development, as well as work with the leadership team to customize MVPs as we reach product market fit. To be a good fit you should revel in a chaotic but exciting work environment and welcome new business and technical challenges on a daily basis.

• We’re a robotics startup based in Montreal, QC , recruiting for a full time robotics engineer.
• This role is in-person.
• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the spot is filled.
• You’ll get to work with a small team making meaningful contributions to the company’s progress on a daily basis.

Why You Should Apply

• Work at one of Canada’s most exciting early-stage startups — Be on the frontlines of an emerging industry, gaining hands-on experience in AI, robotics, and fine art.
• Accelerated career growth — Learn directly from senior executives and take ownership of key business functions that impact revenue and market expansion.
• A lightning-fast feedback loop — We promise you rapid iteration and direct mentorship, enabling you to develop far faster than you could imagine.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the leadership team to define product requirements, timelines and milestones.
• Develop software for robotic operations, including global control algorithms, toolpath optimization, stroke generation, and error correction.
• Develop hardware components for the robotic environment, including new tools, mounting, and components for production automation projects.
• Assist the production team with order fulfillment.
• GSD.

What we are looking for

• An undergraduate degree and 1–2 years of experience in robotics, mechatronics, software, mechanical engineering or similar.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience in designing, building, and deploying robotic systems for various applications.
• Experience in developing motion planning and path / contour following algorithms for collaborative robot arms.
• Strong programming skills in Python and object-oriented software development.
• Proficiency in completing detailed designs for parts and assemblies using SolidWorks.
• Experience in conducting and documenting mechanical analyses, including hand calculations, or low-level testing.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to staying updated on the latest advancements in AI and robotics through continuous learning and self-directed research.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Nice to haves :

• Knowledge of machine learning and computer vision principles.
• An artistic eye.
• Someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who wants to learn in a dynamic workplace.
• A self-starter who can find solutions to problems in their work.

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