Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job description

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 or Master’s degree in engineering (Mechanical or Mechatronics); P.Eng. designation required - 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