Application Specialist (3 to 4 month internship)

Company Description

Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser. Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents.

As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about our employees well being. We set ambitious goals, rely on data, and thrive on healthy debate. But we also know sustainable performance comes from a caring and uplifting environment. Both sides of our culture fuel each other—and we protect them equally. Our values & principles include:

• We make our clients successful - we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver - we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit - we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire - we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more - we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential - we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements

Job Description

3-4 month internship role at an exciting start-up with exposure to roles in Sales, Engineering, and Operations.

Reporting directly to the Application Engineering Manager, you will create structural designs and

collaborate with our Account Executives and application specialists 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.

In this role, you will:

● 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

● 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

● Test and troubleshoot designs assembled in-house prior to shipment

● Support the application engineering team with subsystem designs on complex

automation projects

 

Qualifications

What You Bring to the Table:

● Currently working toward undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

● Strong communication skills and at ease presenting to clients

● Demonstrated ability to provide white glove customer service

● Passion for daily client interactions and mechanical designs

Additional Information

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Final Interview
• Decision & Offer

‍Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is built for high achievers who thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments. At Vention, you'll have the chance to shape products, processes, and strategies that leave a lasting impression.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We’re committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive workplace where collaboration fuels extraordinary outcomes - and where strong, lasting relationships are built through shared drive and passion. We’re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you require any accommodations during the interview process, let us know - we are happy to support you.

Not sure if your experience checks every box? That’s okay - apply anyway. We’d love to get to know you and share more about the role.