Senior Robotics and Control Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Location: On-site in Edmonton, AB, with work at the Nisku facility and up to 25% travel to other facilities.

Company

hirify.global is a growth-stage startup developing robotic manufacturing solutions with social, economic, and environmental impact.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, evaluation, and improvement of robotic manufacturing systems and processes.
• Collaborate with software developers and robotic engineers across technical disciplines.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, commission, and repair robotic hardware, sensors, drivers, and software.
• Maintain a safe and professional environment and ensure safety awareness and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or college degree in Robotics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science. A master's degree is preferred.
• 8+ years of 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 panels, automation, and electrical standards and best practices, with a proven history of commissioning manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with PLC and HMI programming, fieldbus network architecture design, and safety programming.
• Experience with perception systems such as force-torque sensors, range finders, and vision systems.
• Willingness to work across software and hardware areas to solve complex problems and achieve business impact.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to push, pull, and move equipment or materials up to 50 pounds when required; work in hazardous environments with protective equipment; and safely access areas beneath robotic cells, including bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Ability to work at the Nisku facility and travel up to 25% to other facilities.

Nice to have

• Beckhoff experience.
• EtherCAT experience.
• Hands-on experience applying AI tools to automation and controls engineering, including code generation, troubleshooting, or control-logic optimization.
• Experience integrating Kuka robots.
• Experience implementing electrical system designs in compliance with electrical standards.
• Programming experience in Python, SQL, or a similar language.

Culture & Benefits

• Open, collaborative, and supportive culture with a high-performing team.
• Opportunity to play a founding role in a growth-stage startup and help build technology, teams, and the company.
• Competitive salary supported by data-driven compensation bands targeting mid- to above-average Canadian salaries.
• Stock options for all employees.
• Benefits from Day 1, including paramedical, dental, vision, drug coverage for employees and dependents, and a health care spending account.
• Flexible personal days, vacation policies, and relocation assistance if required.