Senior Robotics Engineer - Join Vention’s Applications Team

Vention helps the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor efficiently. Our online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from a web browser. Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, Vention is trusted by over 3,000 factories across five continents. Recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and a Great Place to Work, we foster a performance-driven environment deeply rooted in employee happiness. Our culture values ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates while maintaining a caring and uplifting work environment.

Our Core Values & Principles

We make our clients successful by doing what’s right, even when it's challenging. We set ambitious goals and are passionate about achieving them. We value innovation, collaboration, and empower our people to reach their full potential. Our team works together to achieve extraordinary results and celebrates progress and achievements.

Job Description

This is an in-person role based in our Montreal office. As a Senior Robotics Engineer on Vention’s Applications team, you’ll design, build, and test robotics solutions using Vention’s hardware, automation, and software ecosystem. Experience working with leading robot brands like FANUC, Universal Robots, and ABB is essential. You will collaborate closely with Automation, Electrical, Mechanical Engineers, and Robotics Engineers from Vention’s core product teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and characterize robotic solutions leveraging Vention’s ecosystem.
• Work daily with robots from multiple brands.
• Support a team of younger automation and robotics engineers with your technical expertise.
• Create prototype and early-version components to expand Vention’s productized applications.
• Improve existing MachineApps releases and increase their feature sets.
• Learn new industrial manufacturing processes to develop new productized applications.
• Manage all phases of robotic product development from prototyping to post-release client support.
• Draft documentation for applications including design guides and user manuals.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience deploying automated or robotic solutions.
• Proficiency with major robot brands including Universal Robots, Doosan, Fanuc, Motoman (Yaskawa), ABB, and KUKA.
• University degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic/Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years on-the-job experience.
• Experience with programming languages like Python, C++, C#, VB.
• Knowledge of ROS and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus/TCP, Modbus/RTU, Ethernet/IP) is an asset.
• Understanding of machine safety and standards (e.g., ISO13849-1/2, CAN/CSA Z434, CAN/CSA Z432).

How We Take Care of You

• Complimentary beverages and snacks to keep you fueled and productive.
• Career growth opportunities to help you advance your future.
• Fun-filled social events catered to diverse interests, including sponsored sports teams and trivia nights.

Interview Process

1. Initial Call
2. Meet the Team
3. Technical Assignment
4. Final Interview
5. Decision & Offer

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our uplifting culture is ideal for high achievers in a fast-paced environment. At Vention, you’ll build products, processes, and strategies that make a lasting impact. We nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all team members. If your experience doesn’t match our job posting perfectly, we still encourage you to apply. We are interested in getting to know you better and understanding how you can contribute to our team.

Join Vention and find out how you can do your best work! Apply now to become a Senior Robotics Engineer on our Applications team.