Robotics Engineer

Microcred; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic startup at the forefront of robotics and fine art creation! As a robotics engineer, you'll enhance innovative robotic painting tools, collaborate closely with leadership, and tackle exciting challenges in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while gaining invaluable experience in AI and robotics. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career in an emerging industry, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in AI and robotics

Accelerated career growth

Rapid feedback and mentorship

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in robotics or related fields.
• Hands-on experience in designing and deploying robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for robotic operations and control algorithms.
• Define product requirements and assist the production team.

Skills

Python programming

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in robotics, mechatronics, software, or mechanical engineering

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.