Senior Mechanical Engineer

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 Mechanical Engineer to join our team and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions for our core robotic manufacturing technologies. This role will be based at our Calgary, AB facility.

You might be a good fit if you:

• Have a passion for leading industry-changing solutions with significant social, economic, and environmental impact

• Desire to play a founding role and reap the benefits as part of a growth-stage startup with significant upside

• Enjoy building not only the technology but also high-performing teams and companies

• Are committed to continuous learning at the intersection of several industries

What you'll do:

• Lead the design of cutting-edge, industry-first automation systems using a first-principles approach 

• Gather design constraints and produce complex 3D models based on a knowledge of pneumatics, motion (motor control & drives), materials, and manufacturing processes

• Prepare manufacturing drawings, specifications, and release bills of materials; own all aspects of the product design phase

• Design systems for compliance to applicable standards (i.e., CSA, ISO, ANSI, OSHA, customer specific)

• Establish robust supply chains and manage low-cost manufacturing partnerships

• Confer with colleagues, suppliers, contractors, customers, and relevant authorities to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and create appropriate technical documentation, including machine manuals

• Set goals, develop, and maintain equipment build schedules for project launches

• Research and evaluate mechanical products for application feasibility by applying knowledge of engineering principles for our continual product development

• Support equipment installations, operation, maintenance, and repairs to ensure that machinery is installed and functioning according to intended specifications

• Lead and participate in mechanical design reviews

• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering; P.Eng. designation or progress toward license preferred. 

• 5+ years of robotic systems integration experience in a custom automation environment

• Practical hands-on mechanical aptitude and a sincere passion for engineering, robotics, and automation

• Extensive experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD

• A portfolio of automation projects in which you made significant contributions

• A willingness to participate in all technical areas of the business as needed to solve complex problems and achieve business impact

• The capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain timing deadlines

• Experience in mentoring junior engineers and designers 

• Ability to work onsite at our Calgary factory 

• Ability to travel internationally

• A relentless pursuit of learning and growing in the rapidly changing world of industrial automation

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.