Mechanical Engineer

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.

Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer at Vention…

You will lead the design, development, and deployment of mechanical components and assemblies throughout their lifecycle. You will collaborate cross-functionally to meet stakeholder needs and support colleagues while contributing to the improvement of team workflows and processes. With the expansion of physical Artificial Intelligence, Vention's mechanical team plays a vital role in developing the hardware necessary to operationalize AI solutions.

What You’ll Do

• Project Execution: Collaborate with program managers on projects involving structural, actuator, and pneumatic components. Support the product roadmap across all development phases, from scoping and design to validation and launch.

• Scope Definition: Collaborate with managers to translate product requirements into measurable specifications.

• Risk Assessment & Management: Conduct DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) at all project stages to mitigate risks related to performance, safety, and operational complexity.

• Design & Prototyping: Manage conceptual and validation prototyping iterations until specifications are met. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, selecting components like actuators and pneumatics to satisfy product requirements.

• Testing: Execute test plans covering assembly, compliance, DFMEA risks, and life testing to validate prototypes for production.

• Documentation Development: Creating technical assets like Engineering Assembly Requirements, public specifications, and user guides during the later stages of a project to facilitate production transfer.

• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborating with purchasing, quality, and production departments to support the launch and ongoing maintenance of products.

• Public Integration & Training: Manage the website integration lifecycle by providing product specifications, renders, and technical drawings for the part library. Lead internal training sessions and technical presentations to disseminate knowledge across the mechanical hardware team and the wider organization.

• Continuous improvement: Drive continuous improvement by evolving internal standards, processes, and templates. Provide ongoing technical support for established products through detailed documentation and troubleshooting, occasionally assisting with complex customer support inquiries.

• Host trainings and info sessions: Host and participate in critical project milestones, including syncs and design reviews (PDR, CDR, FDR). Execute Engineering Change Management (ECM) workflows for existing products to address quality, manufacturing, or assembly enhancements.

• Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner with cross-functional departments—including software, electrical hardware, and operations—to ensure seamless product ecosystem integration. Provide professional guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues to foster technical growth within the team.

Qualifications

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electromechanical engineering.
• 8-10 years of relevant experience in industrial automation mechanical design (automated equipment, conveyors, actuators, structure, robotics, etc.).
  • Membership in the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec is required.
• Proven leadership with a strong bias for execution and results. 
• Work experience in multidisciplinary design projects.
• Strong knowledge of the industrial automation industry as a whole. 
• Experience working with technologies such as pneumatics, stepper motors, collaborative robots, industrial robots, extrusion frames, welded frames, sensors, linear and rotary actuation methods (e.g. rack and pinion, ball screws, planetary gearboxes, etc.).
• Expert knowledge of mechanical design standards and tolerancing, while communicating them effectively on technical drawings.
• Expert user of Solidworks, CAD and FEA
• Experienced user of PLM/PDM software for check in/check out process and revision management is an asset. Specific experience with Soldiworks PDM is valued.
• Experience in manufacturing process and DFx (machining, molding, casting, extruding. forging) for metals and plastic components.
• Strong background in reliability and validation testing and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python and LabView is an asset.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with ease in French and English. Public documentation is all done in English so very strong English is a requirement.

Additional Information

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.
• 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

• 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 .