Commissioning Specialist

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 a Commissioning Specialist at Vention…

You’ll lead the deployment and integration of turnkey automation and robotics solutions for our clients. You’ll manage project execution, hardware and software integration, and client relationships to ensure each project is delivered to specification, on time. You'll carry responsibility from planning through post-commissioning support, continuously optimizing our delivery processes and driving innovation in how Vention serves its customers.

What You’ll Do

• Execute project management and drive customer communications related to Vention’s turnkey projects.
• Program automated cells and robotic applications using Python and Vention’s programming interface.
• Install, configure, deploy and commission Vention’s turnkey projects at client sites, focusing on hardware and software integration.
• Provide feedback on potential improvements to relevant teams (Product, Applications, Sales, Marketing), ensuring learnings from delivery are fed back into future projects.
• Own the initial post-commissioning support for the client.
• Create and maintain an improvement roadmap to continuously improve and optimize the end-to-end delivery process.
• Create and refine the documentation related to the delivery process, with the goal of handing off execution to different teams.
• Support the pre-sale process with testing and product expertise.
• Ensure the work area is well‑organized and functional

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 5 years of experience in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in automation or robotics engineering, or equivalent related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive problem‑solver, capable of identifying/reporting issues and generating solutions.
• Attention to detail in the context of customer satisfaction.
• Python programming experience.
• Able to travel (25%) between Canada and the United States.
• Ability to split time 75% at Lachine office and 25% at St Henri office.
• A curiosity to learn, a collaborative mindset, and a drive to contribute to something meaningful

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…