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Mechanical Forward Deployed Engineer

CoLab Software · North America, Remote

Posted 5 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
5 days
CoLab Software's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of CoLab Software's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at CoLab Software
high
20 stale, 3 reposted of 29 open
Hiring momentum
38 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from CoLab Software's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for CoLab Software.

About this role

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.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
5/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of CoLab Software as an employer.

What you need

  • 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 you get

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • 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

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Listed by CoLab Software on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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