Full-Time

Senior Robotics and Control Engineer

Promise Robotics

Promise Robotics

11-50 employees

Automates construction via AI robotic systems

No salary listed

Calgary, AB, Canada

In Person

On-site role in Calgary, Alberta. Up to 25% travel to other facilities; relocation assistance available.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • Bachelor/College degree in Robotics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science
  • 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
  • Ability to work at our Calgary facility and travel up to 25% to other facilities as needed
  • Master's degree preferred
Responsibilities
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience applying AI tools to automation and controls engineering such as code generation, troubleshooting, or optimizing control logic
  • Experience in integrating Kuka robots
  • Experience with electrical system design implementation in compliance with electrical standards
  • Programming experience in Python, SQL or similar language

Promise Robotics builds intelligent, compact industrial robots and a cloud platform to automate construction tasks. The robots handle on-site and factory-floor work, while the cloud software manages planning, scheduling, and logistics across the production lifecycle. The company differentiates itself by specializing in construction automation with lifecycle management in the cloud and offering a software-as-a-service model. Its goal is to scale automated home production, boost efficiency and sustainability, and help builders grow their operations without managing digital manufacturing on their own.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$15.3M

Headquarters

Toronto, Canada

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Series A totaled $25 million, including Horizon Ventures and strategic investors backing expansion.
  • Calgary production started in 2025, validating the factory model beyond pilot-stage demos.
  • Open jobs in Calgary and Edmonton signal continued buildout across software, robotics, and production.

What critics are saying

  • Revenue concentration risk: Mattamy Homes and Alberta production anchor the commercial story in 2025.
  • Construction adoption cycles stay slow; 2026 hiring signals operations scaling before durable software lock-in.
  • If factory throughput disappoints, robotics economics collapse and Promise Robotics becomes a costly services shop.

What makes Promise Robotics unique

  • Factory-as-a-Service bundles robotics, software, and operations for builders, not standalone machines.
  • Mattamy Homes partnership gives Promise Robotics a marquee North American customer reference.
  • Calgary facility targets 1,000,000 square feet annual output using deployable industrial robots.

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Benefits

Stock Options

Holistic benefits

Flexible personal days and vacation policies

Relocation assistance package (if required)

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

4%
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