Senior Robotics and Control Engineer

Medium; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology startup in Calgary is seeking a Senior Robotics and Controls Engineer to lead the development of automated manufacturing systems. You will be responsible for R&D, mentoring junior engineers, and optimizing robotic operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automation programming and control systems with a degree in Robotics or related fields. Comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

Holistic benefits package

Flexible personal days

Collaborative work culture

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with automation systems programming and control, including industrial robots.
• Willingness to participate in a variety of technical areas in both software and hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of robotic manufacturing systems.
• Drive R&D initiatives in motion planning and control integration.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Automation systems programming

Control systems

Python programming

C/C++ programming

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor/College degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

PLCs and HMI programming

Beckhoff

EtherCAT

Job description

Promise Robotics is a rapidly growing venture‑backed technology startup with a mission to help the building industry harness automation toward producing more affordable and sustainable buildings. Our world‑class team combines AI, industrialized robotics, and construction under one roof to develop the most advanced robotic products for the construction of highly efficient and sustainable buildings.

We’re looking for a Senior Robotics and Controls 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.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of robotic manufacturing systems, emphasizing control robustness, reliability, and optimization.
• Drive applied R&D initiatives in motion planning, perception, and control integration, advancing system intelligence and autonomy.
• Collaborate across teams to prototype, test, and optimize robotic systems—integrating hardware, software, and sensory feedback for high‑performance, reliable operation.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines for robotic software, enabling reproducible experiments, automated testing, and reliable system updates.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize robotic hardware, drivers, and sensory subsystems to improve uptime and reliability.
• Implement process optimization frameworks for performance scalability.
• Foster a safe, collaborative, and R&D‑focused environment, maintaining compliance with all safety and electrical standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Bachelor/College degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Industrial Automation, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 8+ years experience with automation systems programming and control, including industrial robots and PLCs.

• Programming experience in Python, C/C++ or similar languages.
• Experience with sensory systems such as cameras, force/torque, laser range finders and scanners, PLC & 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.
• 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.
• (Preferred) Proficiency with CAD (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• (Preferred) Experience in integrating KUKA robots is a great asset.
• (Preferred) Experience with electrical system design implementation in compliance with electrical standards.

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.