Solution Architect

As a Solution Architect at Vention

you will be responsible for the architecture and design of the customized equipment and machines created on Ventions platform. Working with Robotics Sales Managers and Application Engineers you will determine the optimal technical solution by participating in the discovery and design phase of the pre-sales projects. You will coach and support application engineers and review their design work. Your domain expertise in hardware automation and robotics will elevate the growing teams technical knowledge and enable you to identify training opportunities for them.

You will be responsible for the presale scope validation process to ensure that our clients are set-up for success with their applications project in close conjunction with Project Managers. Working with the product and Product Line Management departments you will develop assets to accelerate the decision process and minimize the risks of the projects

In your role you will maintain strong relationships with Sales Product Line Management and MachineLogic Product teams to provide feedback from the field to help prioritize the roadmap and contribute to the Go To Market strategy.

You will be involved in the promotion of Ventions offering by taking an active part in opportunity discovery and design review phases as well as participate and create material for trade shows webinars and other marketing activities.

What Youll Do

• Lead the technical scoping phase with external and internal stakeholders
• Design the high-level architecture of the concept and evaluate the cost of the solution
• Design the machine workflows to ensure seamless alignment with the clients expectations
• Design the high-level control architecture of complex systems
• Ensure that solutions comply with industry standards regulations and security best practices
• Help qualify projects and support the sales team with project feasibility checks
• Help the Application Engineers in selecting the adequate third-party equipment and designing RFQs
• Identify and mitigate potential risks and challenges throughout the sales lifecycle
• Develop prototypes and proof-of-concepts to validate technical decisions
• Support the deployment of machines and after sales activities
• Travel to Clients site (up to 2x per quarter)
• Coach Application Engineers during the discovery phase of the projects to capture all the required technical information to design a winning architecture
• Mentor Application Engineers and contribute to the development of their technical skills and knowledge
• Run brainstorming sessions and technical post-mortems
• Collaborate with our enablement team to prepare and deliver training sessions to engineers
• Put in place references standards work methods and best practices
• Radiate the Application Engineering teams needs in the product roadmap and contribute to the development of applications

Qualifications :

What You Bring to the Table

Were 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 youre excited about what you read and think youd be a great fit we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every single qualification.

Youll bring:

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in application engineering automation or robotics.
• In your previous or current role your peers look to you for mentorship and support
• OIQ engineer permit certification is an asset
• You have a take charge attitude with a solution-oriented mindset
• You have demonstrated a strong desire to share your knowledge and elevate your colleagues
• You thrive in fast-paced environments which requires to handle multiple projects simultaneously

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 Womens 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.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Case or take-home interview
• Decision & Offer

Were committed to making every step of the process inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodations at any stage please let us know well 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 were 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.

Ventions culture

Vention is an uplifting environment for high achievers. Thinking that Ventions culture would keep you energized See our full culture guide here.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills
Business Process,VMware,Cloud,HTML5,Windows,Project managements,AWS,Infrastructure,Web Services,JQuery,Java,Computer Engineering,Solutions design,Technical Solutions,Analytics
Department / Functional Area: Sales
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1