Controls Engineering Co-op (Hand Control)
Sanctuary AI
About this role
Sanctuary, a leader in AI-based control systems for humanoid robots, is seeking a skilled Controls Engineering co-op. This role involves developing and implementing control systems for advanced robotic hands within a multidisciplinary engineering team, presenting a hands-on opportunity to impact the future of robotics.
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About Sanctuary AI
sanctuary.aiSanctuary AI is a Canada-based robotics company building general-purpose humanoid robots and embodied AI designed to perform complex physical tasks. They combine machine learning, perception, and advanced control systems to give robots humanlike mobility, manipulation, and adaptive problem-solving across industries like logistics, manufacturing, and services. Sanctuary positions its platform to automate hazardous, repetitive, or labor‑intensive work while emphasizing safety and human oversight. Customers and partners choose Sanctuary for its focus on transferable, real‑world robotic intelligence and versatile hardware/software integration.
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About Sanctuary AI
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$86k – $118k
per year