Senior Robotics and Control Engineer

Team: Software

Location: Edmonton, AB

Commitment: Full Time

Workplace Type: onsite

You might be a 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:

• 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 

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair robotic hardware, sensors, drivers and software  

• Maintain and promote a safe and professional environment with a high level of safety awareness and compliance 

• 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) 
Experience in Safety Programming 
Experience with perception systems such as force torque sensors, range finders and vision systems  
Willingness to participate in a variety of technical areas in both software and hardware as needed to solve complex problems and achieve business impact 
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and organization skills 
 Must be able to push, pull and move equipment and/or material up to 50 pounds when circumstances require.
May require work in hazardous environments requiring protective equipment. 
Ability to safely access and work beneath robotic cells, including bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as needed for troubleshooting, commissioning, and repairs. 
Ability to work at our Nisku facility and travel up to 25% to other facilities as needed 
(Preferred) Hands-on experience applying AI tools to automation and controls engineering such as code generation, troubleshooting, or optimizing control logic. 
(Preferred) Experience in integrating Kuka robots is a great asset 
(Preferred) Experience with electrical system design implementation in compliance with electrical standards 
(Preferred) Programming experience in Python, SQL or similar language