Senior Mechanical Engineer

Calgary, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead the design of industry-first automation systems using a first-principles approach and manage the full product design phase. Oversee equipment build schedules, support installations, and ensure compliance with industry standards like CSA, ISO, and ANSI.

Job details

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. \n 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 \n 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics engineering with a P.Eng. designation. Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in robotic systems integration and proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD.