Automation Technician

Company Description

Headquartered in Montreal and Berlin, Vention helps manufacturers automate their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across 5 continents and we have the privilege to work with a significant proportion of Fortune 500 manufacturers, from space rockets, to electrical cars, to robotics.
At Vention, you’ll work alongside driven and talented people who care deeply about their craft and the impact they create. We’re a team of high achievers who grow through meaningful work, solving complex challenges, learning fast, and seeing the results of our efforts every day.
We move quickly and aim high, but we do it together with care, collaboration, and respect. Our culture celebrates diverse perspectives and supports your growth through intentional development, strong leadership, and opportunities to make a real difference.

As an Automation Technician at Vention…

You’ll assemble, integrate, and deploy automation and robotic systems from build through installation. You’ll work hands-on across mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components while configuring and tuning automation applications to meet project specifications. You’ll support testing, quality control, and shipment preparation, and participate in on-site deployments and client support to ensure successful commissioning. Along the way, you’ll plan your work based on team priorities, identify issues early, and collaborate with project engineers and cross-functional teams to keep projects moving efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Organize the work space to ensure it is well-organized and efficient
• Participate in the mechanical, pneumatic and electrical assembly of systems and equipments
• Adjust, wire and tune Vention’s automation and robotic applications
• Participate in the installation of the assembled equipment and automation
• Participate to testing phase of turn key projects to validate the machine specification
• Integrate automation components and configure automated systems
• Give feedback through the designated tools.
• Execute on-site deployment and client support activities
• Conduct quality control activities prior to shipping customer products
  
  Participate in the dismantling and shipping the equipments and assemblies
• Autonomously plan your workload based on team production priorities - Identify discrepancies or lack of information
• Support the Project Engineer in auxiliary tasks when necessary
• Execute support tasks with other departments
• Use resourcefulness in the assigned tasks

What You Bring to the Table

We’re looking for skills, intellect, and experiences that will help you succeed in this role but we also know that various profiles (not only the one described below) could be successful. If you’re excited about what you read and think you’d be a great fit, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every single qualification.

You’ll bring:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a fast-paced work environment
• Technical diploma in mechanical engineering, automation or robotics
• Proactive problem solver, capable of identifying/reporting issues and generating solutions
• Attention to detail in the context of customer satisfaction
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills

What We Offer

• Career pathing: Real opportunities to grow through personalized development plans, bi-annual employee reviews, and mentorship program
• Professional development: Continuous training in performance management, inclusive leadership, leadership operating model, team building, and giving/receiving feedback
• Gender diversity & inclusion: Pay equity reviews, inclusive policies, and a Women’s Employee Resource Group offering networking, mentorship, and quarterly learning sessions.
• Hybrid work: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid model, allowing you to work from home on select days.
• Community engagement: Two paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes you care about.
• Central location: Regular team gatherings and a collaborative office space in the heart of Montreal, surrounded by cafés…