Mechanical Designer

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 Mechanical Designer at Vention…

You will create structural 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 Vention's MachineBuilder CAD Software. You'll work closely with stakeholders on hundreds of industrial projects, and gain an insider's knowledge of leading manufacturing, automotive, robotics, and aerospace companies.

You will be involved in pre-sale scope validation activities. Working in collaboration with account-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 structural project.

What You'll Do:

• Work closely with customers at flagship manufacturing companies to understand their requirements and create effective solutions/design using Vention 3D MachineBuilder and library of modular components
• Lead design review sessions with clients to provide feedback and insight on their design
• Review users' designs for performance, structural integrity, efficiency, and quality
• Create custom parts and drawings using standard CAD software, occasionally.
• Contribute to the development of Vention's parts library and CAD by providing continuous feedback to our hardware and software team to improve the product
• Train clients on design best practices with MachineBuilder
• Run brainstorming sessions and technical post-mortems
• Test and troubleshoot designs assembled in-house prior to shipment
• Put in place references, standards, work methods and best practices
• Support the application engineering team with subsystem designs on complex automation projects

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:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical design (machine frame, safety enclosure, industrial furniture, etc.)
• You must possess a diploma in Industrial Design, a technical degree in mechanical engineering or other related studies
• You have a take charge attitude with a solution-oriented mindset
• You have strong communication skills with a passion for daily client interactions and mechanical designs
• 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 know, we'll ensure you have what you need to succeed.

Professional Growth & Development

Vention believes strongly in promotion from within. For this reason, we structured a comprehensive professional development program that elevate high-performing individuals who deeply understand the inner workings of Vention. This program encompasses:

• In-house coaching program with former industry executives working with small cohort of emerging leaders
• Quarterly management training on topics ranging from "Giving & Receiving Feedback, to Building high-performing teams, to "Developing your own Leadership model"
• Quarterly World-Class Speaker Series featuring industry leaders sharing their perspective and lessons learned as they build their function and business
• Dedicated professional development channels sponsored by the Executive team to foster continuous professional learning
• Book allocation program to further your knowledge in your domain of expertise or any business leadership topics

Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging at Vention

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone belongs, feels valued, and can achieve extraordinary results.

We celebrate differences in ideas, in experiences, and in people. Our initiatives in gender equity, career growth, and leadership development are designed to create real opportunities for everyone to thrive.

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.