Prototype Engineer (Robotics)

Location: On-site in Vancouver, Canada

Company

hirify.global develops commercially scalable and safe hirify.global robots, including the HMND-01 platform for industrial environments.

What you will do

• Assemble and integrate robotic hands, arms, end-effectors, actuators, sensors, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Support prototype builds, system commissioning, functional testing, validation, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Perform sensor calibration, actuator commissioning, and basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting using laboratory and diagnostic equipment.
• Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Embedded Software, and Controls engineers to resolve hardware integration issues.
• Support rapid prototyping and design iterations, including mechanical adjustments, wiring modifications, component replacement, and testing.
• Document test results, assembly observations, technical issues, corrective actions, and practical improvement feedback.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of relevant hands-on experience in robotics, mechatronics, electromechanical assembly, hardware prototyping, or a related technical field.
• Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Hands-on experience assembling, testing, or troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Understanding of motors, actuators, sensors, wiring, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical instructions.
• Experience with soldering, wiring, connectors, cable assembly, or other precision assembly techniques.
• Familiarity with multimeters, power supplies, precision measurement tools, and other basic electrical and mechanical testing equipment.
• Basic understanding of sensor integration, calibration, or actuator operation, along with strong practical problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Good attention to detail and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract performed on-site in Vancouver.
• Modern office with complimentary daily lunches, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and snacks.
• Hands-on work with next-generation hirify.global robots and complex electromechanical systems.
• Learn from an experienced, multidisciplinary robotics engineering team in a collaborative, mission-driven robotics startup.
• Potential to transition from the fixed-term contract into a permanent, full-time position.