Full Job Description
Senior Robotics and Control Engineer
Youll 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 youll need to succeed:
- Bachelor/College degree in Robotics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Masters 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
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)