[Hiring] Mechanical Forward Deployed Engineer @CoLab Software

Role Description

This is a high-impact role that helps define how CoLab delivers technical value to its most strategic customers. You'll act as a dedicated technical problem-solver and trusted advisor, embedding with enterprise customers to optimize how they use CoLab—especially our AI tools.

You'll help large mechanical engineering orgs rethink how they manage feedback, data, and decision-making across design and PLM. That means getting deep into customer workflows, testing new ways of working, and building repeatable methods the rest of the team can scale.

You'll work within our forward deployed team, alongside a technical program manager, software FDE, and customer-facing teams to close technical gaps, shape product direction, and directly influence customer success. This role isn't about selling or pitching—it's about deeply understanding engineering problems and solving them alongside the customer.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Working knowledge of high level AI architecture, specifically LLMs.
• Familiarity with APIs, data integrations, and enterprise architecture concepts.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive compensation package that includes stock options.
• Unlimited paid vacation, extended health benefits, and RRSP/401k matching.
• Remote-friendly within Eastern or Central time zones in Canada or the US.
• This role will have a travel component to visit customers onsite. Customer visits are typically 1-3 days total, one or two a month.

Equity Note

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