Mechatronics E.I.T.
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 0–2 years of experience; co-op, internship, capstone, and student design team experience all count.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original 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.
\nYou might be a good fit if you:- Have a passion for industry-changing solutions with significant social, economic, and environmental impact
- Want to grow your career at a growth-stage startup where you’ll get real responsibility early
- Enjoy hands-on work and learning from experienced engineers, technicians, and trades
- Are committed to continuous learning at the intersection of several industries
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Support the deployment and launch of new manufacturing facilities, helping build and track deployment plans, schedules, and site readiness activities from site preparation through commissioning, production ramp-up, and operational handoff.
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Assist with technical facility feasibility assessments by gathering information on building infrastructure, utilities, structural capacity, layout constraints, and regulatory requirements.
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Help define facility utility requirements and support the sizing, specification, procurement, and installation of manufacturing infrastructure, including compressed air, electrical systems, dust collection, ventilation, material handling equipment, and production machinery.
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Support facility modifications and infrastructure upgrades through day-to-day coordination with contractors, engineering consultants, utility providers, and local trades.
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Prepare technical specifications, RFP inputs, and procurement documentation, and support equipment purchasing, order tracking, shipment coordination, and receiving.
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Support the Industrial Engineer in developing production layouts, material flow, and operational workflows that improve safety, throughput, and manufacturing efficiency.
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Take a hands-on role in mechanical and electrical equipment installation, startup, commissioning, and validation, helping ensure systems meet safety, quality, and performance requirements before operational handoff.
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Work with cross-functional teams - Engineering, Automation, Robotics, Operations, Safety, IT, and Supply Chain - as well as contractors and vendors to keep deployment activities on track.
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Act as a point of contact for equipment suppliers, machine builders, contractors, and service providers on assigned tasks.
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Create and maintain technical documentation, including machine manuals, work instructions, commissioning records, training materials, and equipment acceptance records.
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Track launch performance using key operational metrics, help identify technical and operational gaps, and support corrective actions during ramp-up.
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Support CMMS rollout and adoption, including setting up equipment records and preventive maintenance schedules.
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Help capture lessons learned and contribute to standardized deployment playbooks, commissioning procedures, and best practices for future factory deployments.
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Travel domestically and internationally as required to support factory deployments, commissioning activities, vendor engagements, and equipment acceptance.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics), completed or completing before the start date.
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0–2 years of experience; co-op, internship, capstone, and student design team experience all count.
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Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly and/or wiring of machine components, whether from school, work terms, or personal projects.
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Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
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Strong attention to detail in documentation, and a willingness to learn specification writing and process control.
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Hands-on attitude, good organizational skills, and a clear communication style.
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Ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities, and to ask for help when needed.
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where scope evolves.
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The ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
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The ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.
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A relentless pursuit of learning and growing in the rapidly changing world of industrial automation.
Nice to Have:
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Co-op or internship experience in a manufacturing plant, construction site, or equipment installation setting.
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Exposure to working with trades, contractors, or equipment vendors.
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Familiarity with CMMS systems - experience with Limble is a plus.
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Exposure to PLCs, industrial controls, pneumatics, or robotics.
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Experience with 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and/or AutoCAD.
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Eligible for Engineer-in-Training (EIT) registration with APEGA.
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.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support the deployment and launch of new manufacturing facilities by managing infrastructure requirements, equipment installation, and operational workflows. Coordinate with cross-functional teams and contractors to ensure systems meet safety, quality, and performance standards during production ramp-up.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering with 0-2 years of experience. Candidates must be comfortable with hands-on mechanical or electrical work and possess the ability to travel internationally up to 30% of the time.
Skills
- Mechatronics
- Mechanical assembly
- Electrical wiring
- Technical documentation
- Facility deployment
- Manufacturing infrastructure
- Project coordination
- Industrial automation
- CAD
- PLC
- Pneumatics
- Robotics
- CMMS
- Process control
- Site readiness
- Equipment commissioning
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- Paramedical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Drug coverage
- Health care spending account
- Flexible personal days
- Vacation policy
- Relocation assistance
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Construction
- Technology
- Logistics
Keywords
- Mechatronics
- Manufacturing
- Robotics
- Physical AI
- Homebuilding
- Automation
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Infrastructure
- Commissioning
- CMMS
- Limble
- SolidWorks
- AutoCAD
- Pneumatics
- Industrial controls
- PLC
- APEGA
- EIT
- Supply chain
- Technical specifications
- RFP
- Procurement
- Operational metrics
- Site readiness