Mechanical Designer
Edmonton, AB / Toronto, ON
Hardware /
Full Time /
Hybrid
Promise Robotics is a rapidly growing venture-backed technology startup with a mission to help the building industry to harness automation toward producing more affordable and sustainable buildings. Our world-class team combines AI, Industrialized Robotics, and construction under one roof to develop the most advanced robotic products for the construction of highly efficient and sustainable buildings.
We’re looking for a Mechanical Designer to join our team and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions for our core robotic manufacturing technologies.
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:
- 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 preferred or eligibility to receive
- 3+ 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
- Experience using SW PDM and/or SolidWorks Connected thru 3DEXPERIENCE
- 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
- Ability to travel to our operation in Nisku, AB
- 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.
