Engineering Manager, Mechanical at Sanctuary AI

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

Degree in mechanical engineering, engineering physics, mechatronics, or related technical field, with strong exposure to robotics or automated machinery
5+ years of direct experience managing mechanical engineering teams in robotics, automated machinery, or complex mechanism industries
Proven success in building team structures that support technical leaders while keeping focus on people, growth, and operational excellence
Experience working across the full mechanical life cycle — from prototyping and design-for-manufacturing to validation and sustaining
Strong ability to collaborate with principal and staff engineers, enabling them to drive technical design while driving culture and team enablement
Skilled at hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and career development for high-performing mechanical teams
Adept at building operational frameworks — reviews, requirements clarity, accountability models — that improve outcomes without duplicating program management
Familiar with work management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to bring visibility and clarity to tasks
Strong understanding of manufacturing workflows, engineering documentation, tolerancing, and GD&T
Excellent communicator who can synthesize technical information and align leadership with engineering teams
Consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do what it takes to support the team
Strong listener with conflict resolution skills and the ability to foster collaboration
Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in clearing blockers before they slow the team
Confident working in complex robotics projects without needing to control technical design
Obsession with bringing human-like intelligence to machines

Responsibilities

Enable mixed mechanical projects by creating clarity in team operations, ownership, and priorities
Help turn ambitious robotics concepts into reality by empowering technical experts to focus on design and innovation
Partner with leaders to develop and improve company design, manufacturing, and sustaining processes
Promote company culture, mentorship, and career development throughout the mechanical team
Apply operational discipline to reviews, requirements, and team practices without overlapping with dedicated program management functions
Oversee people, operations, and growth to keep the team performing at its best, allowing principal and staff engineers to focus on technical breakthroughs

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Mechanical EngineeringRoboticsTeam ManagementPrototypingDesign for ManufacturingMechatronicsAutomated MachineryComplex MechanismsLeadershipMentorship

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What qualifications and experience are required for the Engineering Manager role?

Candidates need a degree in mechanical engineering, engineering physics, mechatronics, or related field with robotics exposure, plus 5+ years managing mechanical engineering teams in robotics or complex mechanisms, experience across the full mechanical lifecycle, and success building team structures focused on people and operations.

What key skills are needed for this position?

Key skills include hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and career development for mechanical teams; building operational frameworks like reviews and requirements clarity; familiarity with tools like Jira and Confluence; understanding of manufacturing workflows, documentation, tolerancing, and GD&T; and excellent communication to align leadership with teams.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What traits make a strong candidate for this Engineering Manager position?

Strong candidates have a consistently positive attitude, willingness to support the team, strong listening and conflict resolution skills, and are organized, detail-oriented, and proactive in clearing blockers.

Sanctuary AI

Develops humanoid robots for workplace automation

About Sanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans in various industries. Their main product, Phoenix™, is a general-purpose robot that can be remotely piloted or operate autonomously, allowing it to observe, assess, and perform tasks as needed. This versatility enables businesses to automate processes, enhance efficiency, and improve safety in the workplace. Unlike many competitors, Sanctuary AI focuses on creating robots that can seamlessly integrate into human work environments, providing training for these robots to ensure effective collaboration. The goal of Sanctuary AI is to advance the capabilities of AI and robotics to create safer and more productive workplaces.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$86.1MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Wellness programs

Stock options

PTO

Schedule flexibility

Risks

Leadership changes, like Geordie Rose stepping down, may disrupt strategic direction.

Increased competition from well-funded companies could challenge Sanctuary AI's market position.

Technical hurdles in achieving human-level dexterity may delay product deployment.

Differentiation

Sanctuary AI developed Phoenix™, the first general-purpose humanoid robot with human-like intelligence.

Their proprietary AI system, Carbon™, enables autonomous task execution and remote supervision.

Sanctuary AI's tactile sensor technology enhances robot dexterity, setting them apart in robotics.

Upsides

Sanctuary AI secured $140 million in funding, boosting innovation and development capabilities.

Phoenix™ was recognized in TIME’s Best Inventions 2023, enhancing brand visibility and credibility.

Prominent investors like Accenture and Verizon Ventures show confidence in Sanctuary AI's potential.

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