Remote
US
$192K–$274K
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Mechanical Forward Deployed Engineer
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.
You're a mechanical engineer by trade but your superpower is applying that knowledge in creative, systems-level ways. You're curious, technical, and comfortable working through ambiguity. You've likely been a design engineer or worked in a PLM-heavy environment. Maybe you've dabbled in automation, scripting, or app development for internal tools.
You don't need to be the loudest voice in the room—but you can run a sprint, lead a cross-functional project, and talk shop with both customer engineers and internal developers.
If the average person might find this job too undefined or complex, that probably excites you.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Mental Health Benefits
Fitness Stipend
401(k) Match
Stock Options
Unlimited PTO
Home Office Stipend
Company Offsites / Retreats
Parental Leave
Learning & Development Budget
Mentorship Program
Team Events & Social Budget
Employee Referral Bonus
Employee Recognition Awards
Most of CoLab's open roles are remote-tagged for Canada, with several also open to the United States and broader North America. CoLab also lists two Europe-remote roles (Industry Strategy Manager and Key Account Executive) and one hybrid role based in St. John's, NL or Toronto, ON.
CoLab's careers page highlights health and dental coverage with the employer paying up to 100% of premiums, RRSP and 401(k) matching, stock options, unlimited PTO, a mental health benefit up to $1,000 per year, a home office stipend up to $1,000, and parental, maternity, or adoption top-up to 80% for 15 weeks.
CoLab raised a $72M USD Series C in November 2025, led by Intrepid Growth Partners, following a $21M Series B and a $17M Series A. That gives it a stable base for continued hiring and growth.
CoLab is hiring across engineering (Mechanical Engineer, Forward Deployed Engineer, Senior Back End Developer, Senior Full Stack Developer), sales (Key Account Executive, Director of Sales, Major Account Director), customer success (Strategic CSM, Senior Implementation Specialist), and marketing (Senior Director Growth Marketing, Senior Product Marketing Manager).
CoLab runs a CoLaborator of the Week program, announced by the CEO at the company-wide weekly meeting with a gift card, alongside quarterly performance reviews and a referral bonus of $750 to $9,000.
