Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) 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 and Great Place to Work, we are a performance driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture, feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our values & principles include: 

• We make our clients successful  - we look at ourselves from the customer's point of view and strive to create an exceptional customer experience
• 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

As part of its growth, Vention wants to build a world class engineering laboratory. As a member of the engineering team, your principal role will be to manage, implement and enforce policies within the laboratory area. But also assist various engineering teams in their projects by designing, building and conducting tests on different products. As needed, you will be part of designing complex test set-up using mechanical, electrical and different control and acquisition strategies.  

What you will be doing:

On product development:

• Supporting different teams in setting up and running their tests, building prototypes and running different types of tests. 
• Work with different multidisciplinary teams to develop mechanical, pneumatic, electrical and electro-mechanical test set-up. Design test benches and select test equipment.
• Run performance and validation tests of different types of products, including: structural components, mechanical actuators, electronics and automation products.
• Support colleagues in auxiliary tasks when necessary.
• Depending on your specialty, participate in the development of new products. 

On laboratory management:

• Organize the laboratory work space to ensure it is well-organized and efficient. As well as manage requests from different teams.
• Implement and maintain 5S rules, keeping areas clean at all times.
• Manage the equipment part of the laboratory. Planning and maintaining inventory of important assets; such as robots, different controllers and data acquisition systems.
• Ensure health and safety rules are deployed and respected in the laboratory. 
• Manage reception, expedition and storage of goods in the laboratory space.
• Build inventory for electronic components and maintain it    

• Technician in Electrical, Electronics, Electromechanical, Mechanical or Robotics (DEP or DEC).
• Experience working in engineering laboratories, where performance and reliability test are made.
• Experience is setting up tests, control and data acquisition.
• Experience with programming languages such Python and LabView.
• Experience with Arduino microcontroller boards
• Work experience in multidisciplinary design projects.
• Experienced user of Solidworks, CAD.
• Knowledge in electromechanical and pneumatic equipment (sensors, motors, cylinders, etc.) an asset.
• Familiarity with programming robots such as UR, Fanuc, Doosan an asset.
• Forklift permits, an asset.
• Self driven, strong capacity to identify need for improvements, develop and deploy solutions 
• Recognized for their leadership and capacity to execute, work in teams with strong analysis skill and rigor.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing with ease in French and English.

How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fueled and ready for your day
• Global comprehensive health plans so you feel your best
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun-filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• Decision & Offer

‍Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast-paced, high-performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion. 

We’re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway! We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well!