Senior Design Engineer

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.

Our headquarters are in Montreal, Canada, and we're looking for new colleagues in our European office in Berlin, Germany.

In order to grow our local activities and secure stable growth, we're looking for a Senior Design Engineer - Robotics. Our new colleague will take over the crucial responsibility of technical supervision in our automation projects and will report to the Manager, Application Engineering EMEA. 

What you will get at Vention

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fuelled 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 you can expect from the role

• You will drive technical conversations with sales reps and our valued customers, to find optimal solutions for their needs
• Help qualify projects and support the sales team with project feasibility checks
• Application Engineers at Vention design customers' applications: you mentor them and contribute to the development of their technical skills and knowledge
• Review Application Engineers' machine design, automation system diagrams and logic workflow
• Collaborate with Enablement teams to secure customer satisfaction and HQ teams - like Product Management - to share European needs for future growth

This role includes travels to clients' sites - not more than 25% of the time - and the focus on building up standards for the region.

Reporting directly to the Manager, Application Engineering EMEA, you will coach and support application engineers and review their design work. Your domain expertise in mechanical design, automation and robotics will elevate your growing team's technical knowledge and enable you to identify training opportunities for them.

You're exactly who we're looking for, if:

• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the Automation field, like in a System Integrator field, with experience in a broad range of industrial automation applications
• You have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or any other related engineering field
• You are proficient in German and English - another major European language is a plus
• In your previous or current role, your peers look to you for mentorship and support
• You thrive in fast-paced environments which requires to handle multiple projects simultaneously

‍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.