Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents. As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and Great Place to Work, we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our values & principles include: 

• We make our clients successful - we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

Reporting directly to the VP - Application Engineering and customer success, you will be responsible for the architecture and design of the customized equipment and machines created on Vention’s platform. Working with Robotics Sales Managers and Application Engineers, you will determine the optimal technical solution by participating in the discovery and design phase of the pre-sales projects. You will coach and support application engineers and review their design work. Your domain expertise in hardware, automation and robotics will elevate the growing team’s technical knowledge and enable you to identify training opportunities for them. 

You will be responsible for the presale scope validation process to ensure that our clients are set-up for success with their applications project in close conjunction with Project Managers. Working with the product and Product Line Management departments, you will develop assets to accelerate the decision process and minimize the risks of the projects

In your role, you will maintain strong relationships with Sales, Product Line Management and MachineLogic Product teams to provide feedback from the field to help prioritize the Roadmap and contribute to the Go To Market strategy.

You will be involved in the promotion of Vention’s offering by taking an active part in opportunity discovery and design review phases as well as participate and create material for trade shows, webinars and other marketing activities.

• Lead the technical scoping phase with external and internal stakeholders
• Design the high level architecture of the concept and evaluate the cost of the solution
• Design the machine workflows to ensure seamless alignment with the client’s expectations
• Design the high level control architecture of complex systems
• Ensure that solutions comply with industry standards, regulations, and security best practices
• Help qualify projects and support the sales team with project feasibility checks
• Help the Application Engineers in selecting the adequate third party equipment and designing RFQs
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges throughout the sales lifecycle
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate technical decisions
• Support the deployment of machines and after sales activities
• Travel to Client’s site (up to 2x per quarter)
• Coach Application Engineers during the discovery phase of the projects to capture all the required technical information to design a winning architecture
• Mentor Application Engineers and contribute to the development of their technical skills and knowledge
• Run brainstorming sessions and technical post-mortems
• Collaborate with our enablement team to prepare and deliver training sessions to engineers
• Put in place references, standards, work methods and best practices
• Radiate the Application Engineering team’s needs in the product roadmap and contribute to the development of applications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8-10 years of experience in application engineering, automation, or robotics.
• In your previous or current role, your peers look to you for mentorship and support
• OIQ engineer permit certification is required
• You have a take charge attitude with a solution-oriented mindset
• You have demonstrated a strong desire to share your knowledge and elevate your colleagues
• You thrive in fast-paced environments which requires to handle multiple projects simultaneously

‍How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled and ready for your day
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• Decision & Offer

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion. 

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If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well