Application Engineering Specialist

As an Application Engineering Specialist at Vention…

You will be reporting directly to the Application Engineering Manager, you will create structural and automated designs and collaborate with our Account Executives by advising clients on industrial solutions. In this role, you will provide designing insights to our clients using our Vention CAD software, Machine Builder. You’ll work closely with stakeholders on hundreds of industrial automation projects—and gain an insider’s knowledge of leading automotive, robotics, and aerospace companies.

Your domain expertise in mechanical design, automation and robotics will elevate your team’s technical knowledge. You will be involved in pre-sale scope validation activities. Working in collaboration with sales-executives, application engineers, application development engineers, operations team and customer success team, you will ensure that our clients are set-up for success with their automation project.

What You'll Do:

• Create effective solutions/design using Vention 3D Machine Builder and library of modular components
• Lead design review sessions with clients to provide feedback and insight on their design
• Review peers and users’ designs for performance, structural integrity, efficiency, and quality
• Create custom parts and drawings using standard CAD software, occasionally.
• Write request for proposal for third party components and interact with potential suppliers
• Support sales with the technical portion of project agreements
• Run brainstorming sessions and technical post-mortems
• Help qualify projects and support the sales team with project feasibility checks
• Put in place references, standards, work methods and best practices
• Support the deployment of machines and after sales activities
• Travel to Client’s site (up to 2x per quarter)

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.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the OEM or System Integrator field, with experience in a broad range of industrial automation applications is required (i.e EOAT, Conveyors, Packaging, Welding, etc.)
• You must possess a Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other related engineering field
• In your previous or current role, your peers look to you for mentorship and support
• OIQ engineer permit certification is an asset
• 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

‍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 and restaurants.
• Team events: All year round employee events including annual kick-off, employee summit, quarterly happy hours, and department events.
• Comprehensive benefits: A complete group benefits plan for you and your family that start day one.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer

We’re committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage, please let us…