Full-Time

Hybrid

Application Engineering Specialist

VVention 4767 Dagenais Street, Montreal, Quebec0

Description

Vention is seeking an Application Engineering Specialist to join their Client Engineering department. This role involves creating structural and automated designs, advising clients on industrial solutions using Vention CAD software (MachineBuilder), and collaborating with various internal teams and external clients in the automotive, robotics, and aerospace industries. The specialist will be involved in pre-sale scope validation and ensuring client success in automation projects.

What We're Looking For

Create effective solutions/designs using Vention 3D MachineBuilder and modular components.

Lead design review sessions with clients, providing feedback and insights.

Review peers' and users' designs for performance, structural integrity, efficiency, and quality.

Occasionally create custom parts and drawings using standard CAD software.

Write requests for proposals for third-party components and interact with suppliers.

Support sales with the technical aspects of project agreements.

Run brainstorming sessions and technical post-mortems.

Help qualify projects and support the sales team with feasibility checks.

Establish references, standards, work methods, and best practices.

Support machine deployment and after-sales activities.

Willingness to travel to client sites up to twice per quarter.

Ideal Candidate

Minimum of 3 years of experience in the OEM or System Integrator field, with experience in a broad range of industrial automation applications (e.g., EOAT, Conveyors, Packaging, Welding).

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related engineering field.

Demonstrated mentorship and support for peers in previous or current roles.

Possess a take-charge attitude with a solution-oriented mindset.

Strong desire to share knowledge and elevate colleagues.

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, handling multiple projects simultaneously.

OIQ engineer permit certification is an asset.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field

Hard Skills

Mechanical Design

Industrial Automation

Robotics

Vention 3D MachineBuilder

CAD Software

EOAT

Conveyors

Packaging

Welding

Soft Skills

Mentorship

Solution-oriented

Collaborative

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Benefits

Career pathing

Personalized development plans

Bi-annual employee reviews

Mentorship program

Continuous professional training

Pay equity reviews

Inclusive policies

Women’s Employee Resource Group

Hybrid work model

Two paid volunteering days/year

Central office location

Team events (annual kick-off

employee summit

quarterly happy hours

department events)

Comprehensive group benefits plan (starts day one)

In-house coaching program

Quarterly management training

Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series

Dedicated professional development channels

Book allocation program.

Special Commitments

Must be willing to travel to client sites (up to 2x per quarter).

About the Company

Vention

Vention is a Montreal-based company that provides a cloud-based Manufacturing Automation Platform (MAP) combining engineering software and modular hardware. It enables manufacturers to design, automate, and deploy custom industrial equipment in a fraction of the traditional time. The platform serves thousands of factories worldwide by simplifying the complex process of machine design through a unified ecosystem.

Innovative

Fast-paced