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Mechanical Forward Deployed Engineer

CoLab Software
Location
North America, Remote
Posted
9 days ago
Department
Revenue Operations
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Background in mechanical design engineering, ideally in a medium to large sized organization.
  • Strong understanding of PLM systems and enterprise engineering data architecture
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects and cross-functional collaborations
  • Experience working directly with customers or internal stakeholders to solve technical problems
  • Comfort working in fast-changing, ambiguous environments
  • Strong written communication and documentation skills
Nice to have
  • Experience with internal tool development, scripting, or automation
  • Exposure to AI/ML tools applied to engineering workflows
  • Prior work in design consulting or product development at scale
What the job really is

The Mechanical Forward Deployed Engineer role involves working closely with enterprise customers to optimize their use of CoLab's AI tools and improve their engineering workflows. The engineer will investigate complex data challenges, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and provide mechanical engineering expertise to enhance product capabilities. This position emphasizes problem-solving and technical project leadership rather than sales or pitching.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation package that includes stock options
  • Unlimited paid vacation
  • Extended health benefits
  • RRSP/401k matching
  • Remote-friendly within Eastern or Central time zones in Canada or the US
  • Travel component to visit customers onsite, typically 1-3 days total, one or two a month
Things to weigh
  • Role involves ambiguity and undefined tasks, which may not suit everyone
  • Focus on problem-solving rather than sales may limit traditional engineering roles
  • Requires comfort with fast-changing environments and complex engineering challenges
Job score3.2/5
Benefits3/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
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