Vention is hiring a

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Montréal, Canada
Internship

As part of the mechanical hardware team, your role will be to complete engineering assignments of moderately broad scope in support of the design and development of Vention’s new component. Your responsibilities will cover early conceptual design and prototyping up to fully functional and tested products deployed in the field. Also, our team is participating in the development of Vention's 3D Machine Builder and e-Commerce platform.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Team Lead of Hardware Engineering, you will:

  • Actively contribute to the product roadmap and participate in all product development phases, such as: scoping, design, validation, product integration, and product launch.
  • Work with different multidisciplinary teams to develop mechanical, and electro-mechanical products.
  • Collaborate with a program manager to gather product requirements and summarize it in scoping documents.
  • Design mechanical systems, mechanisms and select mechanical components such as structural elements, linear and rotary actuators, pneumatic components, etc.
  • Design electronics enclosures in collaboration with the Automation department.
  • Participate in the development of different applications in collaboration with the Application R&D group.
  • Lead and participate in design reviews and brainstorming.
  • Work with purchasing, quality, and production departments to ensure a successful launch of new products as well as support of products already in production.
  • Validate, integrate, and configure parts from selected manufacturers, ensuring compatibility with the rest of the platform and compliance with Vention standards.
  • Perform validation testing of the products.
  • Contribute to the progress of the Machine Builder online 3D platform by adding content, suggesting new features, and reporting any errors.
  • Create technical documentation related to new products added to the Vention library.
  • On going study in Mechanical or Electromechanical engineering (University or College level).
  • Work experience in multidisciplinary design projects.
  • Experienced user of Solidworks, CAD and FEA
  • Experience using PLM/PDM software for check in/check out process and revision management.
  • Good knowledge of mechanical design standards and tolerancing, while communicating them effectively on technical drawings.
  • Knowledge in electromechanical and pneumatic equipment (sensors, motors, cylinders, etc.) an asset.
  • Experienced in manufacturing process and DFx (machining, molding, casting, forging) for metals and plastic components an asset.
  • Familiarity with programming language such Python and LabView an asset.
  • Recognized for their leadership and capacity to execute, work in team 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

  • Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fuelled and ready for your day
  • 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.

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.

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