Application engineer / Ingenieur d’application

Vention; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Volunteer days

Comprehensive benefits

Team events

Mentorship program

Job summary

Vention, headquartered in Montreal, Canada, seeks an Applications Engineer to translate customer requirements into effective automation designs using our 3D MachineBuilder and modular components. You will lead design reviews, qualify projects, and interact with suppliers while supporting machine deployments and after-sales activities.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting, balancing multiple projects and advocating for customer needs in the product roadmap.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the OEM or System Integrator field with experience in a broad range of industrial automation applications.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Take-charge attitude with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments handling multiple projects.
• Curiosity to learn, collaborative mindset, and drive to contribute to meaningful work.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with flagship manufacturers to understand requirements and design solutions using Vention’s 3D MachineBuilder and modular components.
• Lead design review sessions with clients to provide feedback on designs.
• Qualify projects and support the sales team with feasibility checks.
• Prepare requests for proposals for third-party components and interact with potential suppliers.
• Create custom parts and drawings using CAD software as needed.
• Support deployment of machines and after-sales activities.
• Advocate for customer needs in product roadmap and engineering requirements.

Skills

Industrial automation experience

Curiosity to learn

Collaborative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

*La version française suit

Company Description

Headquartered in Montreal, Detroit and Munich, 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.

What You’ll Do

• You will work closely with customers at flagship manufacturing companies to understand their requirements and create effective solutions/designs using Vention’s 3D MachineBuilder and library of modular components.
• Lead design review sessions with clients to provide feedback and insight on their design.
• Qualify projects and support the sales team with project feasibility checks.
• Write requests for proposal for third party components and interact with potential suppliers
• Create custom parts and drawings using standard CAD software, occasionally.
• Support the deployment of machines and after sales activities.
• Act as the voice of the customer. You will advocate for client needs in product roadmap and Application Engineering requirements planning.

What You Bring to the Table

• 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.)
• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other related engineering field
• A take charge attitude with a solution-oriented mindset
• You thrive in fast-paced environments which requires to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• 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.
• 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.
• Top-up and benefits for new parents: Additional financial support and resources to support employees during their transition to parenthood.

What to Expect in Your Interview

1. Initial Call
2. Meet the Team
3. Case or take-home interview
4. 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 know, we’ll ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Vention’s culture

Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Vention’s culture would keep you energized? See our full culture guide here

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Description de l’entreprise

Basée à Montréal, Detroit et Munich, Vention aide les fabricants à automatiser leurs opérations en un temps record grâce à la seule plateforme matérielle et logicielle alimentée par l’IA conçue pour l’usine. Notre technologie alimente plus de 25 000 machines dans 4 000 usines réparties sur 5 continents, et nous avons le privilège de collaborer avec une grande proportion des fabricants du Fortune 500, allant de la construction de fusées à l’automobile électrique, en passant par la robotique.

Chez Vention, vous travaillerez aux côtés de personnes passionnées et talentueuses qui ont à cœur leur métier et l’impact qu’elles créent. Nous formons une équipe de personnes ambitieuses qui évoluent grâce à un travail porteur de sens, en relevant des défis complexes, en apprenant rapidement et en constatant chaque jour les résultats de leurs efforts.

Nous avançons vite et visons haut, mais nous le faisons ensemble, avec soin, collaboration et respect. Notre culture valorise la diversité des perspectives et soutient votre développement grâce à un encadrement intentionnel, un leadership fort et des occasions concrètes de faire une réelle différence.

Ce que vous ferez:

• Vous travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec des clients d'entreprises manufacturières de premier plan afin de comprendre leurs besoins et concevoir des solutions efficaces à l'aide du logiciel de conception propriétaire à Vention MachineBuilder et de sa bibliothèque de composants modulaires.
• En collaboration avec les gestionnaires de comptes, vous prendrez en charge les séances de revue de conception clients et présenterez vos solutions.
• Vous supporterez la qualification technique des projets soumis par l’équipe des ventes.
• Vous rédigerez des demandes de propositions pour des composants tiers et interagisserez avec des fournisseurs potentiels.
• Vous créerez, à l’occasion, des pièces et des dessins de pièces sur mesure à l'aide de logiciels de CAO standards.
• Vous soutiendrez le déploiement des machines et les activités après-vente.
• Vous ferez valoir les besoins de l’équipe d’ingénierie et collaborerez avec l’équipe de développement de produit afin d’établir les priorités futures.

Ce que vous apportez à l’équipe

• Un minimum de 3 ans d'expérience dans le développement d'équipement automatisé ou robotique. Une expérience dans un large éventail d'applications d'automatisation industrielle est requise (préhenseurs, convoyeurs, emballage, soudage, etc.).
• Un diplôme en génie mécanique ou dans un domaine du génie connexe.
• Une attitude proactive et un désir à trouver des solutions aux problèmes.
• Une aisance à travailler sous la pression et une capacité à gérer plusieurs projets en parallèle.
• Une curiosité d’apprendre, un esprit de collaboration et le désir de contribuer à un projet porteur de sens.

Ce que nous offrons:

• Cheminement de carrière : De réelles possibilités d’évolution grâce à des plans de développement personnalisés, des évaluations biannuelles et un programme de mentorat.
• Développement professionnel : Formations continues sur la gestion de la performance, le leadership inclusif, la construction d’équipes performantes et la rétroaction constructive