Robotics and Control Engineer
Posted 21 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Senior Robotics and Control Engineer”
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- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
Study levelMaster's
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 Calgary, AB.
You might be a fit if you:
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Have a passion for leading industry-changing solutions with significant social, economic, and environmental impact
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Desire to play a founding role and reap the benefits as part of a growth-stage startup with significant upside
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Enjoy building not only the technology but also high-performing teams and companies
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Are committed to continuous learning at the intersection of several industries
What you'll do:
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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
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Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair robotic hardware, sensors, drivers and software
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Maintain and promote a safe and professional environment with a high level of safety awareness and compliance
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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)